Airstones?

ScarletteSky

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #1

Airstones or bubblestones apparently go in a fish tank. But I read somewhere on here the you can use them to supply sufficient O2 to your grow room. Just by placing it under water and allowing it to bubble? I want to know if this works, and how do I set it up to make it work. I don't know anything about aquarium equipment. Also, if it does supply O2, then would it be sufficient to add moisture too?

 

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Cyphen

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #2

Connect the airstone to an air pump with 1/8" tubing.
Plug the pump in, and throw the airstone in your res.
Voila more O2

 

ScarletteSky

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #3

awesome! Thank you very much!

 

Budsworth

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #4

You can use more than 1 airstone. The more the better.

 

LION~of~ZION

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #5

I wouldnt grow without them(airstones) they are an absolute must when growing using most types of hydroponic methods. I agree with Budsworth The more oxygen to your roots the better in my experience

 

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Cyphen

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #6

If you go to the dollar store, you can find lots of good shit for O2 supplementation. The one near me has 1/8" tubing, 3 packs or airstone, and 6" air bars, all for a buck a piece. They also sell air tube splitters so you can have 5-7 stone on one pump. I think my whole O2 setup cost me under $10

 

ScarletteSky

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• Feb 29, 2008

• #7

How much will the increase O2 affect the plant? How much O2 is too much?

 

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PRYAPSM

Member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #8

Question? Airstone bars or Airstones? Does it matter?