Microporous Aerator Pipe
Microporous tube aeration that lifts dissolved oxygen to about 4.5 mg/L using less than a quarter of the energy of paddle-wheel or impeller aerators.
Features
- High oxygen transfer efficiency — fine bubbles rise slowly and stay in contact with the water longer
- Dissolved oxygen per unit volume reaches ≈ 4.5 mg/L quickly, at under 1/4 the energy of wheel aerators
- Activates the whole water body — like turning the pond into slowly flowing currents
- Oxidizes organic waste at the bottom, restoring natural self-purification and bacterial-algal balance
- Reported to save nearly 50% of aeration energy in aquaculture
- Shore-mounted installation — easy to operate and maintain, no in-water leakage risk
Specifications
| Bubble diameter | 0.3–2 mm (freshwater) / 0.5–3 mm (seawater) |
|---|---|
| Pore density | 1,000–1,600 pores/m (60–80 mesh / 40 mesh) |
| Air output | 0.002–0.006 m³/min·m |
| Working airflow | 0.1–0.4 m³/h·m |
| Service area | 1–8 m²/m |
| Setup reference | 1 kW motor ↔ 100–150 m of tubing |
| Energy use | ≈ 0.15 kW per mu (667 m²) |
| Water depth | 0–5 m; supply pressure 0.05–0.10 MPa |
| Tube sizes (inner × outer) | 10×16 / 10×20 / 10×25 / 12×25 / 16×25 / 20×28 mm |
| Packaging | 200 m/roll (10×16) / 100 m/roll (other sizes) |
| Net weight | 21–34 kg per roll |
| Process | Raw-material heating extrusion |
| Anti-clog | Pores close under static pressure when off |
Rated by aquaculture farms worldwide
The ZXMSR blower has run two full seasons without a single stop, and the factory layout support was excellent.
We switched eight ponds to microporous tubing — electricity dropped by about a third and the crop grew through the hot season.
Frequently asked questions
How much oxygen does my pond need?
Keep dissolved oxygen at 3-5 mg/L at the pond bottom; below about 2 mg/L fish stress and mortality start, especially around dawn. Monitor at depth, not at the surface.
What's the difference between microporous tubing and paddle wheels?
Microporous tubing oxygenates the bottom layer where fish rest at night, with about 50% lower energy use; paddle wheels mix the surface and are best kept as emergency backup.
Do you deliver to my country?
Yes, we export worldwide - send your project details for a FOB/CIF quote with lead time, usually within 24 hours.
Get pricing for Microporous Aerator Pipe
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