Michigan Cichlid Association
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Patrick on March 22, 2013, 12:29:00 PM
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The air pump I am using is a Hagen Optima air pump, which is about 20 years old now. It barely can push enough air to run my fry bubble filter an a large air stone in my 55 gallon (which is about a 5 foot run after the "T". Any suggestions on a good air pump that has a large capacity but won't break the bank?
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Million air 100 11 bucks at pet mountain phase two outlets and adjustable. Can't be beat. Seems to push more air then the whisper 100 and half the price.
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I have never bought a new one, but I have used various whisper air pumps and I quite like the dual outlet aqua culture models. They run 3-4W of electrical draw and seem to work quite well on anything from a 10 (usually controlled down a bit via a valve) up to a 55+. No idea if they are available new. The only complaint is the plugs where you attach the air lines can get brittle so you have to watch when you are removing/replacing air lines not to snap those connectors off.
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TetraTec deepwater
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I use Whisper 60's and Whisper 100's on some my tanks and are happy with them.
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You can also fry the Fusion 500 it has 2 outlets, Miejers has these for less than $15.00.
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Dr. Foster and Smith Fusion 500. $12.99
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+19779&pcatid=19779
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My basement, I have a ton you can choose from $10 each.I am using one now on a 40 high that is Over kill I just used it until I run a line from my central air system