Jig Man Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I am finally getting around to building a fluid bed. I have searched and read many threads on the subject but have not been able to discern what size pump is best to get. I also live in a small town and will probably have to drive to a larger one to buy the pump. Where would be a good place to buy such a pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 aquarium pump for a 20 gall tank should be plenty of air. id get one with two outlets, one for color and one for clear coat. add adjustment valves so you can dial in your pressure. some powders act different than others. tons on ebay ill bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks. I just picked up one at Wally World that says 10-30 gallon. It is very quiet but doesn't seem to put out much air. As soon as the silicone dries, I am hooking it up and trying it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagio Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I would recommend the Wally World 30 to 60 gallon w/ a "T" adapter to join the 2 seperate hoses into one. I just built another base last weekend and the 30 to 60 is the way to go. The "T" i also got al W-M for about a buck. This was my first self built bed---so easy thanks to you guys! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewgsuperline Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 What do you guys use as the fluid beds? How do I make it and what type of regulator do I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 What do you guys use as the fluid beds? How do I make it and what type of regulator do I get? Pull a search and you will find all kinds of infor on the subject. Questions after that some one will get it for you. Have a good day JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye4 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I also use the bigger one from Wal-Mart. I have plenty of air for my homemade fluid-bed with this pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roach Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Try petsmart online. They have many to choose from. This might help alot of folks whom don't live close to a large metropoltan area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
