[Resolved] Do I need a pump?

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  • October 30, 2020 at 12:42 pm #661
    paulliewallnuts
    Participant

    I’ve seen you say a pump is not necessary but I just wanted to confirm. I use an airstone while the lights are on and have air domes, I use a submersible pump to mix my Advanced nutrients PH perfect feed for a few hours when I first add it, but I notice some sediment on my air hose. should I be concerned? I really don’t want to buy a second pump for my second reservoir let alone paying to run them all the time, I’d appreciate any help. Thanks.

    October 30, 2020 at 12:44 pm #678
    Josh
    Keymaster

    Hi Paul,

    You should never use an airstone in the reservoir as it will increase the pH of the water, only ever use a small water pump to move the water around, sediment is natural and come from the nutrients.

    Regards

    Josh

    November 2, 2020 at 2:13 am #712
    paulliewallnuts
    Participant

    Should I constantly run pumps?

    Thanks

    February 26, 2021 at 11:41 am #784
    plentyofwonder
    Participant

    How will an airstone raise the pH of the water. I was under the impression that it would be a good thing, as you use them in fish tanks?

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