is there a uk seller for this item as the ones i have seen on amazon and alike are in the £20+ range for the same pump thanks love the videos and livestreams
I showed my local fish store the USB nano pumps I bought from you yesterday. They were amazed. I'm glad you found this product and work to keep it in stock.
You don't need a DB meter, this thing is quiet. Its enough power to power a medium sponge filter, when I tried splitting it to two outputs it wasn't strong enough for that. Still super happy with this purchase
@@mountainlaurel5264 at aquarium co ops website, one of the sponge filter sizes are nano, small, medium, and large, so I think they're referring to that
Omg I can't believe there's finally a good solution for power outages! Thank you, need to get one for my pet emergency supplies asap cuz thunderstorm and hurricane season is close.
These USB air pumps are great to add a bit more oxygen to your tank or to run a small sponge filter. I have had so many of these pumps stop working after a month or two. Out of 15 USB pumps I only have 3 that are still working and have been running for around 4 months now. The longevity isnt that great from them but they are great for emergency or for travelling.Would not recommend for continuous use.
Yeah. I bought some identical pumps direct from another source. (Cheaper, but don't come with the power supply). The pump mechanism itself seems like it would last a long time, but unfortunately, the motor that runs it is a basic little brushed motor, and the brushes will wear over time, limiting the lifespan. I've had 4 of them running for a few months now, and the first one just died. No bubbles, and it was slightly warm. A friend has been running one for a month or two and said that it's been cutting in and out, so I expect that they're just not going to cut it for full time use. It's unfortunate, because if they had a brushless motor, they would probably be pretty ideal.
I got up at 3 am last night to try and quiet down my air pumps because they were totally bothering me. Great timing for this video! I swear we are all connected
I can certainly attest to these being both quiet and efficient with power. I ran mine on test using a 20000mah power bank and it was still going after 4 days before I disconnected it. Picked one up via ebay in the UK after seeing this video a little while back. Thanks Cory.
I have been running this as my primary pump and it ended up dying while I was on a short trip and I had no filtration or air circulation. If you are going to use this I recommend using two
Just got mine in today and all hooked up. Compared to a whisper 10 this thing is nearly silent. It’s shockingly quiet, I highly highly recommend getting one of these. Mine is running a 20g high and a 10g with Coop sponge-filters and it is working masterfully👌🏻
I purchased two of these elsewhere because you were out of stock, Just went thru several tornadoes and they saved me buying batteries. Just purchased two more now they are back in stock. Much cheaper than the other place I might add. Great product!
Just placed an order for one, the never clog airstone and cleaning sponge . Thank you for making this available! Can’t wait for it show for my new nano tank on my desk at work. I have never seen a bunch of grown men on my crew get so excited over a little fish tank before. They have shown interest and are talking about starting their own, so, I will push them your way. One of the guys mentioned how they hated how loud the air pumps are. The rest of them chimed in with agreement. I would love to prove them wrong.
Bought one of these after you first video featuring this. I used it to power a foam filter in a 10 US gallon tank; I was so pleased with it I bought two more to serve another two 10 gallon tanks.
I have tried Eheim, Tetra and other pumps to search for the most quiet pumps.. But who knew this $8.00 would beat them all. So quiet and great. Bought two with one as backup. Amazing engineering.
Incredible product, provided you understand it's limitations. Don't expect it to run multiple air stones but absolutely perfect for an individual air supply to your aquarium. I use mine for hatching brine shrimp. Pump is dead quiet, only noise is the bubbles. Great find Cory.
Something not talked, but about is the difference in noise. That big Chineseium unit might be a big louder than the Fuval ar full tilt, but the sou d isn't as harsh sound. That Fuval has a terrible sounding rattle to it. The Chineseium pump on the other hand sound "quite" comparatively because the sound wasn't as obnoxious. BTW, finally got my first USB nano air pump. Very pleased with it. Its the only pump I've owned were the air stone in the tank is louder than the air pump.
I got the Nano USB a while back and added a switch with a 5V constant current circuit and quick connects to use it with the USB, a power bank or a small solar panel for emergency bubbles. It’s quiet enough, but the size, versatility and price point is the real benefit.
I believe you have your dB to perceived sound ratio incorrect. 10 dB is approximately twice the perceived sound. So a sound that is 50 dB is increased to 60 dB, would sound twice as loud. From 50 to 70 dB would sound four times as loud.
Great update on the air pump, have you done (or considered) a video on how much air you need for an aquarium? For example a pump rated for 50gal aquarium. Do you really need one this size? (Many variables) Cheers! 🇨🇦
So quiet!!!! But no longevity. I was using one for a nano tank. Not even 3 months. Had a couple of them die now. They are great for emergencies but they are not for daily use.
This air pump is awesome! I think I have 6 now, I want one on every tank, I need about 6 more. They’re completely silent when you hang them. Another great product from Aquarium Co-op
That would of been perfect for when I transported my golden arowana 5 hours to the new house! luckily he made it and is now happily back in his pool pond. Going to have to look in to getting a few for emergency backup if my main pump fails.
Not that these pumps need any more five-star reviews, but I bought a couple from the Co-Op and am very happy with them. They will put out loads of bubbles through one of the new never clog airstones, are essentially inaudible in ambient room noise, and run for over a day on my worn out 10,000 mAh USB battery. If I didn't already have several normal air pumps, or were just starting out setting up a tank for the first time, I'd strongly consider using these pumps instead of the traditional ones. The only downside I can see would be longevity. I can't see these lasting for years or decades with 24/7 use, but time will tell. The store has had one going near Murphy's tank 24/7 for a number of months and it's still going strong. I asked a store employee if many customers were using these as a main air source, and he said that they were, and he hadn't heard of any problems with them. Last fall we had a 36 hour power outage, during which I lost several fish due to asphyxiation. One of these pumps would have kept everyone in the tank alive. It's well worth having one of these on hand in case that happens to you.
I actually use it to power what is essentially a sponge filter (it is a very small corner unit container that has bio-media actually) in a 20 gallon housing some mosquitofish and water levels are perfect. Not sure if it's ideal, but water parameters are on point for these relatively hardy fish.
These seem like a great tool to have for an emergency, or while transporting fish, but for everyday use in an aquarium, I wonder what the longevity will be. I don't know how long they've been on the market, but if anyone has had one going for an extended amount of time, I'd love to hear about it.
@More Grey Thanks for the info. I bought a couple about six months ago, after a power outage here. A while back, I decided to set one up in a 10 gallon shrimp tank running a medium Aquarium Co-Op sponge filter, and it's been working well for a bit over three months now. I'll update this if/when it fails.
@@CarsonRH I bought a pair of generic pumps from Amazon, but they look identical to those in the video. The exact listing isn't available anymore, but there are quite a few similar listings. It's still working perfectly.
Cory -- for larger tanks, can you use a 'T' fitting and plumb two of the USB air pumps together to the same air stone/sponge filter? I've replaced all of my air pumps with these, but am setting up a 120g tank, looking for quiet air options! Thanks!
Thank you. I just bought one on line. I was wondering how it looks like, how it works and how much bubbles it does. Will be just right fo my tank. Can't wait to arrive.
Bought one of these after the first time I saw one in a co-op video. Use it on the 10 gallon on my desk and forget its even there most of the time. 10/10
ok but here in misery 2020, I ordered this, can't wait to get it, I'm sick of all my Hobs failing because of those nasty clogs the impeller.... cannot wait to play with new aquarium stuff!! my 5 endlers with mix invert tank will love it♥️
I sleep with three of the same green usb right by my head every night, doesn’t bother me any and I’m a very light sleeper!! Also about to be moving my tanks soon and am so thankful to have them!! My shrimp and fancies don’t seem bothered by the bubble output at all 😁
Would this be good to run on a 20 gallon long tank? I just ordered some other stuff off the sight and was hoping this would be good enough for the 20 gallon.
I've been using a fairly small 6V air pump the size of a toy DC motor which I soldered to a USB cable to power it, which is 5V. I have it on overnight, so the oxygen levels would be stable in the planted tank. It's silent but it rattles and it's annoying. I'm glad this is a purchasable product now. (I do realize mine rattles because it's missing a volt which wouldn't be an issue with a pump that's originally intended to be powered by 5 volts.)
My pump stopped working suddenly I don’t know whyI run this on a few tanks this the first time I have an issue with it I bought them all at the same time a few months ago but the one in my 3 gallon went out ima order another one but I’m just wondering if there’s a life span lol Cuase I don’t have an extra one which I regret not getting
Great Info thanks, I ordered a couple a few days ago and can't wait to try them. I would be totally interested in seeing more air pump reviews as aquarium noise is a bit of a problem for some locations
BigClive did a teardown of one. He found that they use a resistor to draw more power and thus avoid having your powerbank auto shutoff (because it does not sense a load). If you remove the resistor, the power use is even further drastically reduced (I think it was half a watt). If you are using an older power bank, or powering this directly from a battery, you may want to consider this option.
It would be interesting to see if those first two pumps would be quieter if they were on, let's say, sponge footings to reduce the vibration it may be transferring to the surface of the table. Just a thought. Great video!! I've been looking for a super-quiet USB powered pump to use as an exhaust for a composting toilet I have, and this looks like it'd be a perfect fit! Thanks!
WOW!!! set mine up last night.... wow... if it didnt blow bubbles I wouldn't know it was on... the clicking sound in the video is deceiving... it doesn't really click. How long have you had it running for continuously? Is the life of it short?
I sleep with a white noise machine set to a fan sound setting so I feel like the hum of a air pump won’t bother me since my aquarium is on my nightstand. Either way I’m glad I found this video since I’m switching from a ‘hang on the back’ filter to a sponge filter and need a good air pump choice. Thank you
Help needed, I am new to this but trying to learn. I want to add a small air pump to my betta tank to aid in his treatment of his fin rot. I have no idea what I need. I trust you, Cory, so please help me! I need to get this pump, the clog-free air stone, and a tube? Do I need one of those check valves? And I see you have a airline holder on your website...do I need one of those too? I hope to receive your response son. Thank you!
I bought 3 from Cory and love them! However, instead of just the sound, how does it compare with air volume? I think a good test would be to determine the wattage used per volume of air output.
Great video. One suggestion is if you could get a Kill-a-watt device so we could see the power consumption at various settings of the different units. It isn't number 1 on the considerations for air pumps, but it is something i'm curious about. It wouldn't add but a few seconds on each unit to show those figures also.
Is this a product you guys made or is it something you just sell? I've found other places that sell something that looks similar, how do I know it's the same brand?
I do like mine albeit it makes a knocking sound that gets a bit annoying. It’s not at the pump directly. It seems to be coming from the end under the water. Hard to isolate but definitely annoying.
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i like to use mine for power outages, but then I modified it to run 15V, seems like alot but it runs it just fine, i use it on a 75 gallon aquarium and it makes alot of air.
I've recently started my fish hobby, I get all my information from you and my friend who has around 12 tanks and has been keeping fish for years. Turns out he also got all hid information from you. Thanks so much for all the knowledge & help keeping all the aqua babies alive. Will you ever be shipping to Canada? I would love to buy your products.
We hope to eventually ship outside of the USA. For now you can go to our website and should get a pop up letting you put what country you are in, and it'll give us stats on where to launch first when we do eventually.
I have one from you along with a small sponge filter. I put them in a 5.5 gal. I am setting up for my first ever pea puffer when the tank is ready. We cannot hear the pump at all, only the bubbles from the sponge filter.
i have a question.. does the length of your airline tubing affect how well your air pump works, so i have a 36 gallon custom tank it is really deep made for the corner it is tall, so if the air line is say 6ft long will the pump struggle to pump air down deep in the tank or having shorter air line tubing be better
Using a DB meter is cool, but you might research using it a bit more. The distance away from the thing you are measuring is incredibly important and should be measured at a few different distance lengths. Not all wave lengths 'die off' at the same rate / distance.
Quick question: for the usb air pump, do I turn it off at night? or I leave it 24/7? Also, can I put the air stone or sponge filter inside the sump area instead of the main tank area? The sump area have a water pump that will push the water directly into the main tank area, will fish still be able to get the benefit of the extra oxygen from the air pump?