I'm looking for a reasonably priced pump that will turn my 40 gallon tank over at least 10x. I'll be using it in a newly set up sump and I'm looking to spend no more than $60 if possible. I'm not really sure if its necessary but the distance between the water surface and where the pump will sit is roughly 1.5 feet.
Looking for a pump
- Thread starter spikyho
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quiet one 3000
780 GPH at 0 head
I have one running the sump on my 75
the 2200 model isn't as powerful, 580 GPH, but it uses the same wattage and the price difference is negligible.
You could also try via-aqua, they seem to get good reviews and are cheap.
You don't need 10x, less will work fine, but with a tank that small it is so easy to get that kind of flow that you might as well.
What kind of fish will be in it?
780 GPH at 0 head
I have one running the sump on my 75
the 2200 model isn't as powerful, 580 GPH, but it uses the same wattage and the price difference is negligible.
You could also try via-aqua, they seem to get good reviews and are cheap.
You don't need 10x, less will work fine, but with a tank that small it is so easy to get that kind of flow that you might as well.
What kind of fish will be in it?
Saw they are on sale for $36.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752997&lmdn=Fish+Filtration+%26amp%3B+Circulation
Search craigslist or ebay. If you are going to take a look at craigslist search for people that are taking down their tanks and ask if you can buy the pump alone.
I found an awsome deal on ebay a few weeks ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230387993660&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I found an awsome deal on ebay a few weeks ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230387993660&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT