![]() Aero-Tube® HoseThe most efficient and cost-effective product for water aerationFrom the innovation experts at Swan comes the original Aero-Tube® hose with the blue stripe. Aero-Tube® is a dual-patented aeration hose that works in conjunction with an air supply to deliver oxygen to water in a capacity unmatched by any other aeration system on the market today—and at a fraction of the cost. ![]() Aero-Tube® features numerous tiny pores throughout its length.
These micro pores allow air to pass through them with the greatest ease, creating a vast amount of micro bubbles—at an average size of 3 mm each—continuously in the water. Aero-Tube®’s micro bubbles maximize the surface area of the water, exposing more of it to the air where oxygen transfer takes place. This results in a significantly higher rate of oxygen transfer than conventional aeration systems. Aero-Tube® also produces superior water circulation.Not only is this important to aeration, it improves water quality. In aquaculture applications for example, the water circulation created by Aero-Tube® helps keep solids for fish and shrimp suspended for consumption, instead of settling at the bottom of the tank where they can produce harmful ammonia and nitrates. ![]() ![]() Aero-Tube® reduces energy costs by up to 75%.
Because of Aero-Tube®’s highly porous surface, it offers little resistance to the air pushing through its tiny pores. This means you need less energy to get the air into the water, resulting in much lower energy usage and expense. In fact, in performance tests with traditional aeration systems such as paddlewheels, Aero-Tube® reduces energy costs by up to 75 percent! The Aero-Tube® hose is also incredibly durable and flexible, requiring only to be rinsed with water to keep it in top working condition for years.Swan’s Aero-Tube® technology is already being used worldwide with great success. Its oxygen transfer rate and energy efficiency coupled with affordability make it the ultimate aeration system, ideal for a variety of applications. These include aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics, wastewater treatment or any application requiring effective input of air in water. ![]() ![]() Specifications
DimensionsMetric
English
Outside diameter
25.4 mm
1.00 in
Inside diameter
12.7 mm
0.5 in
Wall thickness
6.35 mm
0.25 in
Weight
328 g/m
.22 lbs/ft
Roll length
30.48 m
100 ft
Roll weight
9.98 kg
22 lbs
Burst pressure
5.5 bar
80 PSI
Optimal airflow
2.2m³/hr/m
0.4 ft³/min/ft
![]() This video shows the performance of Aero-Tube in fresh water and salt water
Advantages
![]() Aero-Tube being used in the aquaculture and shrimp farming industry in creative ways.
![]() Aero-Tube being used in the aquaculture and shrimp farming industry in creative ways.
![]() Aero-Tube used in shrimp farms and shrimp hatcheries.
![]() Aero-Tube used in the hydroponics industry
![]() Aero-Tube being used for wastewater treatment.
![]() Aero-Tube being used in the transport of live shrimp and live seafood.
![]() This video shows the difference between Aero-Tube and imitation products.
![]() Shows how flexible and durable Aero-Tube is.
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Suggested UseAero-Tube® is compatible with both regenerative blowers and linear air pumps. Optimal airflow is 2.2m³/hr/m (0.4 cfm). Recommended hose length for air intake on one side is 4–5 m, and 8–10 m for air intake on both sides. Hose end can be heat-sealed or fitted with a plug and clamp. Aero-Tube® needs to be fastened or weighted because of floating. For best results, the blue stripe should be face down. |