I bought a 135 used, and it came with a tetra DW 96-2 worked for me for about 6 months, not sure how long i was used before I got it. When that one went out I bought a tetra 100 whisper, its lasted about 4 months. Tank is 24 deep, running 2 12" stones, pump under tank in stand. Any suggestions on a good pump that is going to last? Thanks.
Air pump suggestions
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I've been really happy with my millionair MA600's...don't let the price throw you off...they have plenty of power...are VERY quiet and have a dual adjustable outlet. I use them to run a pair of hydro5 sponge filters each in tanks up to 30" deep...no problem at all....just don't forget the anti syphon valves.....
I keep a fleet of cheapies on hand. They are all Topfin and all around two years old. I expected some to be dead by now but none so far. They are cheap enough to be considered disposable. My deapest sponge filter is down 24"; I also run an air stone in that tank.
lol, I see Millionair air pump and don't let the price throw you off and think, wow how much can those things go for. I just checked on an online store 11.99 for an MA600. I checked my 75g to see what was on there and its some pump that says aquaculture, maybe it's the cheepies that last that ones been on there for 2 years and was given to me used, i have no idea how old it is. Thanks againWolf3101;1133661; said:
You mentioned that the pump is under the tank. Do you have a check valve? If the pump stops for one reason or another, water could be flowing back to the pump and ruining it. Just a thought.
Yeah I have anti-flow back valves inline. I pulled both the pumps apart and all the diaprams are ripped. I guess they just don't last long, has anyone ever oiled the rubber diaprams to make them a little more flexible, I was thinking maybe that may get a little more life out of them-just a thought.Hartzell;1137960; said:
Don't do that. Unless the rubber diaphragms are made of oil-resistant rubber, they will deteriorate upon contact with oil.
