High-Output Air Pumps... Whats the best?!

[Breeze]

Hey all,

I have recently set up a fluidized bio sump and im looking into getting a high output air pump to agitate the bio-balls & the K1 MMBR's that are in the sump. The problem is... every "Commercial" air pump i see for sale looks like its cheap as hell. Not only have i read about these pumps, how hot they get, how noisy they are and just generally how unreliable they are.

What are my options people? Somone has to have a better option than these "Commercial" style air pumps.

Thanks everybody, cant wait to start posting here more. Just bought a 1" lil baby Red Tail Cat, plus i have a 125g with a bunch of Bichirs.

Love this site, i mean everyone here has been nothing but amazing. I feel like ive gone to another level with the info ive read from these forums.

SO THANKS!
Breeze

 

[cjfrontlovr]

most people will agree.. ALITA air pumps..i have them in all my setups and get great air,longevity and performance.my systems are all large.i would assume a 25lpm or 40lpm would be enough for your needs.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

I use some pistonpumps that are noisy as hell, one eheim something that pumps 1800L/h and one high-blow 80 the two later is silent and you have to touch them to see if they are on. Both are quite expensive i shifts alot of air. I boil an ibc tank with 800L water if i want with my high-blow pump

 

[local hero]

I have ran several Medo la-80bn compressors for over a decade and love them.