good cheap humidifier??

[seaj]

Originally Posted by Ray

With a big-enough air stone and a big-enough air pump, it's VERY effective.

Just be sure to use a tall "tank", as the bursting micro-bubbles will soak the area around it.

Ray, instead of a fish tank, do you think I could use a 5 gallon water bottle instead? The neck of the bottle would contain most of the splash if I only filled the bottle up to the point where the bottle starts to get narrower at the top.

I wish I had a room full of aquariums like I did a few years ago. The orchids would compliment the fish so well, and they would benefit from the humidity boost.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by seaj

Ray, instead of a fish tank, do you think I could use a 5 gallon water bottle instead? The neck of the bottle would contain most of the splash if I only filled the bottle up to the point where the bottle starts to get narrower at the top.

I wish I had a room full of aquariums like I did a few years ago. The orchids would compliment the fish so well, and they would benefit from the humidity boost.

Sure..why not.

The air pump would force the humid air out of the neck with no problem.

[Discus]

The limewood "airstones" that the marine guys used to use for protein skimmers before everyone went venturi give by far the finest bubbles - almost a mist in the tank. Should last a lot longer in fresh water than they do in salt.
They do however have a rather irksome habit of floating, so you may need to wedge/weigh it down.

[seaj]

Originally Posted by Discus

The limewood "airstones" that the marine guys used to use for protein skimmers before everyone went venturi give by far the finest bubbles - almost a mist in the tank. Should last a lot longer in fresh water than they do in salt.
They do however have a rather irksome habit of floating, so you may need to wedge/weigh it down.

All this talk is bringing back some really great memories! Now I miss my seahorses haha!