Recommended aquarium volume
The volume of the aquarium in liters, which will ensure the proper performance of the device. This parameter is usually indicated approximately, because it is important to take into account other factors: the degree of population of the monastery for underwater inhabitants, the size of the fish, the fauna of the aquarium, etc.
Performance
The performance of the compressor determines how much fresh air will enter the aquarium per unit of time. The performance of the compressor should approximately correspond to the volume of the serviced aquarium. If the capacity is designed for 200 liters, then it is recommended to choose a compressor with a capacity of at least 200-240 liters per hour (L / h).
Water column height
The maximum height to which the pump can push water. If you lower it below the maximum height of the water column, the air flow will meet with almost insurmountable resistance of the water column and the pump will not be able to work efficiently.
Noise level
The noise level is important when the aquarium is located next to the bed. The acceptable noise level is considered to be 20 – 30 dB. Diaphragm (diaphragm) compressors are considered the quietest. Reciprocating compressors are slightly louder, except for expensive models, which are well insulated.
Of course, the noise level of the compressor is closely related to the volume of the aquarium, and at the same time to the performance. The larger the aquarium the compressor has to serve, the louder the power plant will be. So, among powerful and performant compressors, models with a volume of up to 37 dB can be considered relatively quiet, which is comparable to the noise of a working refrigerator.
Power consumption
The compressor performance directly depends on the power consumption.
