OblongShrimp Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was looking at bringing some of these in and wanted to gauge interest. They aren't very common here in the US but from everything I have heard they are huge in Europe (not sure about asia). Timothylem, Ekbergtog, SurraGync and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was interested in it but didn't know if anyone here in USA had any experience with it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was looking for it. small size is better fit in shrimp tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Reds Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 These are very well used in Europe!! Although the small size is recommended to aquariums upto 60l i have used the large ones in 20-30l breeding tanks without issues. The more oxygen the better, as long as the water does not become saturated, but i have never had this issue. I can't recommend them highly enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 These oxydators really got a wide range of attention with the release of a video from Tom in Asia. People saw him using and demand shot through the roof. Anyways, they look pretty cool. I'd be interested in a few for my pure breeding tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Any ideas on cost, and what sizes are available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd try one to see how it work's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Any ideas on cost, and what sizes are available? +1 h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yeah I would try one to see how it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostick555 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I to might try one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 ok I will get some ordered . mayphly and h4n 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I got excited when I saw this post. I saw these on aquariumoxygenator.com a couple of years ago and have been wanting a few ever since. They always appear to be "sold out". Will you be carrying the mini? ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 That is the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukendabears Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have one, its sat in the box for the last year. The issue is getting the correct % hydrogen peroxide here in the states to make them work. I believe the concentration needed is illegal to ship in the usa without permits, at least the last time i checked i think i remember reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpsmasher Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have one, its sat in the box for the last year. The issue is getting the correct % hydrogen peroxide here in the states to make them work. I believe the concentration needed is illegal to ship in the usa without permits, at least the last time i checked i think i remember reading that. Not sure about in the States but here in Canada you can get 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxide from most health food stores. There is a limit oh how much you are allowed to ship without a permit but i never looked into it because I have a place i can buy it from a few blocks from where I live. You than dilute it with distilled water to get a 6% solution. The correct ratio is 1 part 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to 5.5 part diluted water. For example I have a 600ml bottle that I keep my 6% solution in. TO make a new batch I mix 90ml of the 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxide with approx. 500ml of diluted water to get approx 585ml of 6% solution. I have Sochting Oxydators in most of my tanks - not sure if they add anything to the tank other than raise the oxygen level but they sure come in handy when the power goes out. : ) h4n, ShortGirl and High5's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 One of the best places to buy 35% h2o2: http://www.celestepureh2o2.com/ 1 part 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to 6 parts distilled water yields the recommended 6% solution. For example: 1/4 cup of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide plus 1 1/2 cups of distilled water = 1 3/4 cups of 6% Hydrogen Peroxide. A 1-to-3 ratio of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to distilled water would yield a 12% Hydrogen Peroxide solution. Thus you can adjust the % Hydrogen Peroxide as desired to accommodate the rate at which oxygen is dispensed into the aquarium. ...so 1 quart of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide yields 1 3/4 gallons of 6% Hydrogen Peroxide. I can see people making this and selling it similar to food samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Yup what those guys said about 35% food grade . I am looking into the logistics of shipping the 6% and so far it doesn't look like you need any special permits for it but I need to confirm with the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I am looking to get the following on my first order 10 - Oxydator Mini up to 8 gal 10 - Oxydator D up to 25 gal 2 - Oxydator A - up to 100 gal Once I get a shipping quote I will have a better idea on pricing but prelim pricing would be around Mini - $13-$15 D - $35-$40 A - $80-85 h4n, mayphly and DETAquarium 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 What's the advantage of these over increasing aeration via airstones or surface agitation? I confess I have never understood what is so special about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 microbubbles vs bubbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 ohhhhh watching.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I will order one mini to try out. how about 3D net? would it be available the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you mean these 3D Nets then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you mean these 3D Nets then yes. do you have extendable one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 What's the advantage of these over increasing aeration via airstones or surface agitation? I confess I have never understood what is so special about them. I think this was posted a while back on The Planted Tank. Liam (mordalphus) commented that the benefits were marginal if you're running a sponge filter. Who really knows though. It's a nice device and the prospects promising. Id get one just for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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