Good air pumps

[Patrick]

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?

[djlamonica]

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.

[linuxrulesusa]

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.

[Regalblue]

TetraTec deepwater

[jcunningham0295]

I use Whisper 60's and Whisper 100's on some my tanks and are happy with them.

[Jaws22]

You can also fry the Fusion 500 it has 2 outlets, Miejers has these for less than $15.00.

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

Dr. Foster and Smith Fusion 500.  $12.99

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+19779&pcatid=19779

[RichE]

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