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Little Canada

ISO- Complete bubbler set-up (i.e. bubbler, tubes, power source) that can fit in a 5 gallon bucket. Going to try making compost tea this season. Would preferably like a new set but may be interested in a used set. Hoping not to spend too much
Thanks

4/4/2018 9:46:28 PM

Mn

If you're just looking to make compost tea in a 5 gallon bucket - just go to the pet store and buy a air pump, hose, and air stones for around $10 to $15. Others might have different ideas but if you're looking to do it on the cheap this is what i would do.

4/5/2018 9:03:50 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

I would use more air than an aquarium air pump unless it was a bigger one. It is recommended minimum air flow is .05 cfm per gallon so for 5 gallons you are needing .25 cfm which converts to 7 lpm or 112 gph. I would make sure your pump is at least rated that much. If the air flow is too small it can raise the dissolves oxygen content enough to start the brew but as the microbiology multiplies it is soon taking more oxygen out than is being replaced. The tea will go anaerobic which grows the organisms you do not want.

4/5/2018 10:16:42 AM

aurora, IL

I've done the same as Q tip.

4/5/2018 11:54:29 AM