Top 10 Aquarium Air Compressors

In 1968, the Italian company Ferplast started as a home manufacture for the production of pet products, and today has become a global brand with an assortment of 2000 items. The company is well known and appreciated by both specialists - veterinarians, breeders, owners of pet stores, and owners of various living creatures. One of its clear advantages over competitors is the focus on the needs of the animals themselves, as well as the comfort of those who look after them.

Among the most popular offers among aquarists are the Airfizz compressors, which include models with a capacity of 50, 100, 200 and 400 l / h. The device for 200 liters, as well as for 400, is equipped with a 2-channel aeration system that provides a sufficient amount of oxygen in the aquarium. The air flow can be regulated, thereby preventing the occurrence of a dangerous disease in aquatic inhabitants, a gas embolism. The case has a hole for wall mounting at the desired height (the length of the hose is 2 m), it is also possible to install the device below the water level, since it comes with a check valve.

Once upon a time, the founders of the company managed to become pioneers in the development of ready-made fish feed, thereby opening up the opportunity for millions of people to engage in aquarism as a simple and affordable hobby.Today, the brand continues to bring innovative products to the market, one of which is the 300 compressor. The innovations implemented in this device - noise-reducing chambers, sealed body walls, rubber supports of a certain density - allow it to work as silently as possible.

The reliability and durability of the design is ensured by the patented Silaflex valve, which does not change its shape under any load and prevents accidental ingress of water into the electrical installation. In consumer reviews, there are a few mentions of a decrease in compressor performance over time, but this phenomenon is most likely caused by clogged air filters and porous aerators.

The manufacturer is so confident in his offspring that he undertakes to fulfill the warranty conditions for as long as 36 months. In fact, the compressor both looks high quality and functions stably. It is necessary to ensure the circulation of water in an aquarium with a volume of 200 to 350 liters through a connected aerator or filter, as well as to connect some types of air-driven equipment.

Thanks to the two-channel system, the device can serve two reservoirs at the same time, and the presence of independent regulators allows you to control the intensity of air flows for each separately. Of the advantages noted by most users is almost silent operation, especially if it is hung on a wall by a rubber loop.Of the minuses - the hose is not long enough in the kit, so when buying it is better to stock up on a silicone tube of the desired length in advance.

The product of another German brand stands out from the competition with its impressive performance. That is, on paper, it is particularly unremarkable, since it is “only” 250 l / h. But in reality, almost entire aquarium farms of 200 liters, 350 and even 500 liters are equipped with this compressor. Moreover, the dimensions of this miracle are quite small: its height, width and depth are some 14, 6 and 7 cm, respectively. Can you imagine how cheap shipping would be?

Despite the vibrational principle of operation, Shego compressors operate very quietly - not only the manufacturer speaks about this, but the aquarists themselves confirm this. Someone calls for a single outlet for the air duct, but right there in the reviews they suggest that a powerful membrane, designed for a 2-meter column of water, allows you to independently connect an extensive network of tubes for the simultaneous maintenance of several aquariums.

A silently running aquarium aerator sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Usually they are so noisy and vibrate that they cause discomfort to all household members. But not COLLAR aPUMP. This model is invisible and inaudible: its diameter is only 35 mm (Mini) and 53 mm (Maxi), and the noise level does not exceed 35 dB. All thanks to the patented technology based on the piezoelectric membrane.The device is installed on the glass with a suction cup and creates an air flow pressure sufficient to aerate a container up to 200 liters in volume and up to 80 cm high.

Owner reviews confirm that the device really barely rustles, and an aquarium with it can easily be placed in the bedroom. One of the additional advantages of the Maxi model is the two air outlets, which ensures that the right amount of oxygen in the water is quickly reached. But there is also a minus: it is noticed that after six months some devices start to work a little noisier. The company's service center responds to such cases in a commendable way, offering to replace the compressor with a new one, and send the old one to them to study the problem.

The Laguna 3500A compressor has long been on the bestseller list, not least because of its low cost. The model is simple and unpretentious in settings, as it has one outlet with a stable capacity of 96 l/h. The brand positions it as an aerator for aquariums up to 200 liters, but not all users agree with it and recommend limiting the “aqua” to a maximum of 100 liters.

Opinions regarding the noise level of the device also differ. Some call it quiet enough so as not to interfere with the normal life of the household, others are clearly unhappy with the noise produced and compare it with a tractor.Considering that the noise level largely depends on the type of atomizer (it is proposed to buy it, like a tube with a diameter of 4 mm), it can be assumed that such differences in reviews are caused precisely by the wrong type of air stone.

Due to the neon green coloring of the case, this compressor cannot be overlooked. It can also be blue, but often the buyer is not given a choice. The model is the cheapest, but quite functional and diligently copes with its functions: it creates an air flow, and it is powerful enough to connect a second atomizer to it through a splitter. Aerators of the “water curtain” type look especially impressive.

Despite the flow regulator declared in the characteristics, users in the reviews warn that in fact it is not. It is better not to put the device, but to hang it on the wall - this way it makes less noise and vibrates. The kit does not come with a hose and atomizer, they must be bought separately, and the power cord is very short - only 50 cm. Despite the mentioned shortcomings, the model is praised for its efficiency, durability and affordability.

No diaphragm or reciprocating compressor is as quiet as a piezo compressor. The Prime PR-4104 has a claimed noise level of just 32 dB, while the miniature single-channel device develops air pressure sufficient for an aquarium up to 60 cm deep.The model belongs to the budget category, which cannot be said about other compressors with a similar principle of operation, and according to reviews, it is not inferior to them in terms of performance.

The device weighs unusually little - only 200 g, is installed on the outer surface of the aquarium using a silicone suction cup or can hang freely in the air. The hose is not the longest, as is the power cable (1 m each), so the aquarium will have to be located very close to an electrical outlet. Users note that the complete “stone” works very efficiently - forming small bubbles, it contributes to oxygen saturation and equalizes the temperature of the aquatic environment.

Hailea ACO-9601 is a cost-effective and at the same time functional compressor that is suitable for aerating not only aquariums up to 200 liters, but also smokehouses, hydroponic systems, air-bubble columns. Universal use in everyday life is facilitated by the optimal characteristics of the model: air supply under pressure of 0.012 MPa, air flow adjustable from 0.4 to 3.3 l / min, the ability to pump a maximum depth of up to 1.2 m, as well as economical power consumption of 2 W / h.

It must be said that the Hale brand specializes in the development of industrial compressors and water pumps, paying special attention to the quiet operation of the manufactured equipment. Even the most compact membrane model ACO-9601 is equipped with two air-compression chambers, an IPX 4 protected housing and a multi-level silencer that provides a noise level of no more than 40 dB (comparable to a normal conversation).There are few Russian-language reviews on it, but there are several on foreign sites that characterize it as a high-quality and reliable device.

It seems that the Poles did not want to lag behind the Germans and also learned how to produce solid microcompressors. Moreover, they surpassed them by placing the device in an updated case of a very original shape, reminiscent of a UFO saucer. So from the auxiliary equipment that everyone tries to hide away from the eyes, the Oxyboost model has become a full-fledged interior decoration.

The technical capabilities laid down by the manufacturer are also impressive: silent operation, the presence of two independent air ducts and a performance regulated by a convenient lever, which is enough to fully aerate an aquarium with a capacity of 200 liters to 300. In consumer reviews, this device is praised for its economical power consumption, but they do not agree to call it quiet : at the highest power, the noise is really audible very well.