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Core Advantages

What is a Porous Ceramic Aerator?

It is an air stone (diffuser) made from sintered ceramic. This is a fine-grained, porous material created by fusing ceramic particles together with heat, but without melting them completely. This process creates a solid object filled with millions of microscopic, interconnected pores.

It is widely considered a premium or high-performance type of air stone.

Key Characteristics & Advantages

Extremely Fine Bubbles: This is its standout feature. The ultra-fine pores produce a dense mist of tiny, almost milky bubbles. This is often called a "micro-bubble" effect.

Benefit: Maximizes surface area, leading to superior gas exchange (oxygen in, CO2 out) compared to standard air stones.

High Efficiency: Because of the fine bubbles, it provides the highest level of aeration for a given volume of air. You get more oxygenation from the same air pump.

Durable and Long-Lasting: Sintered ceramic is very hard and resistant to crushing. It doesn't break down in water like some low-quality porous resin stones can.

Consistent Performance: High-quality ceramic aerators maintain their fine bubble output for a long time before they begin to clog.

• （1）Use the tiny pores distributed on it to disperse the oxygen passing through it into many small bubbles. Nano scale pores and microbubbles can rapidly increase the oxygen content in water.Superior Aeration Efficiency: Produces numerous tiny, uniform bubbles that maximize the contact area between air and water, significantly boosting oxygen transfer efficiency.
• （2）The atomization effect can be achieved and the better the dissolution effect，Flexible, modular design Easily add or subtract diffusers to match your changing needs.Stable Performance: Maintains consistent bubble size and air flow rate over time, avoiding performance degradation caused by material aging or blockage.
• （3）The deeper the aerator is placed and the smaller the diameter of the bubbles, the higher the utilization rate of oxygen.slow speed, low resistance, dense pores.The ceramic material is non-toxic and pollution-free to water bodies; its anti-clogging property reduces the frequency of cleaning and maintenance, lowering operational costs.

 
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Application Scenarios

• High-Density & Factory Farming: Ideal for indoor industrial aquaculture of fish and shrimp, as well as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Its 0.01-0.05mm fog-like microbubbles ensure ultra-high oxygen transfer efficiency, boosting aquatic yield by 15% and cutting costs by 10% . It is also used in fry rooms and hatcheries to maintain stable dissolved oxygen levels for larval survival .
• Enhanced Water Treatment Processes: Facilitates denitrification in wastewater treatment by providing stable aerobic conditions, and supports air flotation processes for suspended solid separation . In contact oxidation processes, its gentle aeration avoids biofilm detachment .
• Industrial Circulating Water Treatment: Applied in circulating water systems of steel, chemical, and other industries. It increases dissolved oxygen content by 30%, reduces organic accumulation, lowers equipment maintenance costs, and cuts energy consumption of water treatment systems by 20% . Its corrosion and high-temperature resistance adapts to harsh industrial water environments .
• Microorganism & Microalgae Cultivation: Delivers uniform oxygen to bioreactors, promoting the proliferation of functional microorganisms (e.g., for pollutant degradation) and high-value microalgae (e.g., for biofuel production) . The non-toxic ceramic material ensures no contamination of cultures .

Aquaculture and Hatcheries: Where maximizing dissolved oxygen is critical for survival and growth.

High-Bioload Tanks: Tanks with large fish or heavy stocking that consume a lot of oxygen.

Saltwater Aquariums: Often used in protein skimmers, where the fine bubbles are essential for effectively removing organic waste.

Planted Tanks: While not used for aeration inside a CO2-injected tank during the day (as it would drive off CO2), they are perfect for running at night to oxygenate the water when plants respire. They are also excellent for providing surface agitation without creating a torrential current.

Hydroponics and Aquaponics: Used in reservoir tanks to oxygenate the nutrient-rich water, which is vital for root health.

Maintenance and Cleaning

This is the main "con" of porous ceramic aerators. Their fine pores are more susceptible to clogging from mineral deposits (limescale) and bacterial biofilm.

How to Clean a Clogged Ceramic Aerator:

Boiling: Simmer the aerator in plain water for 10-15 minutes. This can break down organic clogs.

Bleach Soak (Most Effective):

Soak in a 1:3 solution of household bleach to water for 1-2 hours.

Rinse thoroughly under running water.

Soak in dechlorinated water for at least 30 minutes to neutralize any remaining bleach.

Let it air dry completely before reusing. Drying helps kill any remaining bacteria deep in the pores.

• Hydrogen Peroxide Soak: A good alternative to bleach. Soak in a 1:1 solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water for several hours.
• Vinegar Soak: For mineral/calcium deposits, soak in white vinegar. You may need to scrub gently with a soft brush afterward.
• Note: Even with cleaning, the performance will eventually degrade. Plan to replace high-use ceramic aerators every 6-12 months for optimal performance.