Air Pump Sizing for Mineralization

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Hi everyone,

Will like to ask what is the guideline for the size of air pump required for aerobic mineralization?

Happy to hear of your experiences with regards to mineralization too!

Thanks!

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I use airlift to mix and aerate. The target lower DO limit is 2ppm.

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With me it depends on the size and shape of my mineralization tank. So long as i get a good rolling and bubbling going on it works just fine from a 5 gall bucket too a full size barrel.
A dual outlet(converted to single outlet) aquarium pump in a barrel works for me. I add in small scrubbies to keep sides and bottom of barrel clean.

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Here is a brief overview on mineralization I wrote while at the Aquaponic source which includes rules of thumb for sizing the mineralization tank

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Excellent read! Thank you

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@Aquaponics4All thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it!

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This is an excellent overview. Thank you for putting it together and sharing it.

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Thanks Vernon, I am glad you liked it!

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So greatful for you sharing this material

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