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Reddit mentions of Tetra Whisper Air Pump 20 To 40 Gallons, For aquariums, Powerful Airflow, Non-UL Listed
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We found 15 Reddit mentions of Tetra Whisper Air Pump 20 To 40 Gallons, For aquariums, Powerful Airflow, Non-UL Listed. Here are the top ones.
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- POWERFUL: Tetra Whisper Air Pump provides dependable airflow to your aquarium.
- QUIET: Patented dome shape, suspended motor and sound-dampening chambers for quiet operation.
- PROVIDES OXYGEN AND WATER MOVEMENT: Keeps underwater pets happy.
- AVAILABLE SIZES: Select the proper size for your tank – 10, 20 and 40-gallon pumps have single air outlets, 60 and 100-gallon pumps feature dual outlets.
- NON-UL LISTED: Reliable performance at an economical cost.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | NO Color |
| Height | 6.25 Inches |
| Length | 4.13 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 20-40-gallon |
| Weight | 0.98 Pounds |
| Width | 2.75 Inches |
I’d advise using red slime remover. I’ve used it twice over the 5 years I’ve had my tank and it worked great both times.
First, do a water change and remove as much of it as possible that way.
Next, turn your lights off for the entire time you’re dosing your tank.
Dose in the morning and then it says to dose again after 48 hours if necessary. I’d highly advise doing the second dose even if you think your tank doesn’t need it. The first time I did it I only did the first dose and the red slime started to come back not too long after I did it so I had to do it again with both doses.
A few other things:
-Make sure your protein skimmer if turned OFF the whole time!
-I’d also advise using an air pump to pump oxygen into your tank while dosing. I put the tube that’s connected to the pump right under my return pump so it pumps it through my returns.
-Once you’re done with everything, you’ll need to do a couple water changes before your skimmer doesn’t bubble like crazy.
Red Slime Remover—https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ultralife-red-slime-remover.html
Air pump—Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums (Non-UL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YF4FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R2ivDbNV8C4C0
Feel free to ask me if you have any other questions
The air flow on the tetra whisper 10g is pretty low, I'd get a stronger pump and an airline splitter. I have a tetra whisper 40g I got for about 8 dollars on amazon that runs a big sponge filter and (with a splitter) 2 additional airstones that I use to aerate my tap water jug to help gas off. The good thing about the splitters is if the pump is too strong you can use the valve to lessen airflow, or make 1 thing strong flow and 2 things light flow etc.
The Whisper 40 is the quietest air pump I've tested with a sound meter.
I use a mix of soil and aeroponics. With aeroponics, I use 5 gallon buckets supported on thick, folded towels to keep the noise isolated from the floor. The water pump cycling (3 seconds on/90 seconds off) creates much more noise than an air pump.
I recommend this one make sure you get the large version that has the double sponges. Then you just connect an air pump with some airline tubing
Had someone ask for an inventory list and thought I'd post it up here for visibility.
Coralife Biocube 14 - $199
Lighting System - $141
Filtration System - $122
Arline System - $32
Decor - $140
Flora - $114
Fauna - $46
Tools - $12
Heater
Air Pump I stopped using because with all the plants it was unnecessary
Lights
Filter is a Penn-Plax 20 gallon dual carbon / sponge filter, I can't find a link for it, sorry
I plan to grow larger variant tomatoes such as beefsteak and want to make sure this kind of layout and these components will be good enough for that purpose.
Here is the list of components I'm planning to use:
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The remaining plumbing components I need I'll pick up from my local Home Depot.
Everything on the list is perfect.
Edit- Sorry so many edits, I edit as I go lol
I recommend a sponge filter. (That's what I switched to after discovering a hang on back filter created too much flow for my betta.)
Here is a link to more information on how these work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z52ZsA2IxP4
You will need an air pump (I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Tetra-Whisper-Easy-Aquariums-Non-UL/dp/B0009YF4FI), filter (https://www.amazon.com/Aquaneat-Aquarium-Sponge-Filter-Breeding/dp/B078HDL21V/, but there are many other options around), and tubing. I also recommend getting a check valve & throttling valve. These should be like $1 each at your local fish store.
You mean like http://amzn.com/B0009YF4FI ?
ezpz! in addition to the sponge filter itself, this is what you need:
optional:
suction cups $5.09
splitters & extra valves $6.29 the air pump comes with a control valve, but it's always nice to have extras + this comes with splitters in case you want to use one pump for multiple tanks or to attach an air stone.
I have a Tetra 40 running 2 single sponge filters. Set on a towel, can't hear it run at all. $9.39 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YF4FI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Set up for TWO Axolotls
Realistic initial set up cost $145
(Not including cost of axolotls)
$5-$150 30g tank MINIMUM preferably 40+ (OfferUp Facebook groups Craigslist pet stores)
$1-$130Hides - decor or caves or even home made must be water safe even pvc piping works minimum of 2 for each (decor can become expensive fast if you want to make your tank look very “pretty”)
$20-$75 Filter - something with low current flow sponge filter or a canister filter with something to break up a strong flow if you have a sponge filter you need air line tubing and a air pump (link of canister filter is what I use in my 55g tank )
Bacto-Surge High Density Foam Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOFPX9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oov7AbY5ESARC
Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002563MW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kpv7AbQ20H9V7
Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums (Non-UL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YF4FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hpv7AbC3Y8R2Z
SUN 4-Stage Aquarium External Canister Filter with 9 Watt UV Sterilizer 264GPH (HW402B with Pro Filter Kits) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFCS6W7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CVv7AbX67HQED
$10-$15 Water additives
Water dechlorinator follow instructions on bottle if the tank isn’t fully cycled use prime plus follow instructions on bottle it helps keeps the water healthy for the axolotls too
API TAP WATER CONDITIONER Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LO9KSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1qv7AbHFPEHT5
Tetra 77960 SafeStart, 100 Gallon, 250-ml, 1.69-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E2RI74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1tv7AbDHHEMEY
$20-$35 API water test kit to make sure the water is in good parameters
http://www.axolotl.org/requirements.htm
API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255NCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zvv7AbK35G0WW
$2-$10 Aquarium thermometer that reads down to 60 degrees F
CNZ Digital LCD Thermometer for Aquarium Fish Tank Vivarium Reptile Terrarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPXVI94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yxv7Ab1NSQ5H6
$5-$20 Aquarium syphon
Aqueon Medium Siphon Vacuum Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 9-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RK1WBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2aw7Ab3Z5KS9B
Feeding
$2.50-$3 Fishing earth worms (Walmart sporting goods section)
$10-$15 blister pack of 30 blood worm cubes (I can sell them to you while supplies last for $15 or you can buy them at any pet shop that sells fish)
Earth worms when they get bigger try to feed them nibbles of a worm like the size of their head and move up as they get bigger and frozen blood worms for first month to month and a half try to feed the earth worms to the axolotls ever couple days by hand until they start accepting them they might start accepting earth worms as soon as a week after receiving them from me (feed frozen blood worms every other day until they are regularly eating pieces of worm )
Maintenance
You can use a turkey baster and clean up their poops as you see them you’ll still have to do water changes but much less water 25%-35% or use a syphon once a week and do a 30%-50% water change along with the water dechlorinator and some of the safe start plus make sure to test the water regular with the api test kit
Keeping the water to the correct temperature
60-64F is the perfect water temp for them but it can be hard to achieve during summer but doing more regular water changes can help with that and putting a fan over the aquarium blowing on it will help by up to 4-5 degrees
NO SAND OR GRAVEL ESPECIALLY NO GRAVEL EVER sand maybe fine once they are 6-7inches but they will swallow it and they can become impacted and possibly lead to death
When i say whisper im talking about this air pump, powering a sponge
https://www.amazon.ca/Tetra-77853-Whisper-Pump-40-Gallon/dp/B0009YF4FI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479146453&sr=8-1&keywords=tetra+whisper+air+pump
This one is rated for 20 gallon tank but since it will not be your primary filter it should suffice.
XY-2822 Air Pump Double Sponge Water Filter for Aquarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VAFGKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aC1EzbD46WDCH
Air pump:
Tetra 77853 Whisper Air Pump, 40-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YF4FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pD1EzbT3HXM4V