Air pump - Aquarium Advice

scarf · 09-19-2005, 07:38 AM

Can any1 here recommend a good air pump for me? I have tried Renas and Resuns and I didn't find both of them that good (for Rena, I bought it for its "silent operation" but it ended up being loud and having poor output. The Resun was a bit louder, lot cheaper, but after a few months, the output went very poor)

Also, when an air pump starts to reduce its output, is it generally something with the diaphragm or something like that in the pump? Should you look around for those repair kits, or would you might as well just buy a new pump?

Thanks

gheitman · 09-19-2005, 07:44 AM

I have had pretty good luck with the Rena air pumps myself. I use several including one 300, a couple of 200s and occasionally some 100s. When the output goes down I use the repair kits to replace the diaphragm and valves and the pump is as good as new.

Toirtis · 09-19-2005, 05:46 PM

I have had good experience with Renas as well...perhaps you got a lemon? I also like Zoobekos and I understand that the new Whispers are supposed to be pretty good, too.

scarf · 09-20-2005, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I suppose I just have to find a repair kit for them. Maybe it's just due to wear and tear that mine haven't been that good

FawnN · 09-20-2005, 02:57 AM

Whispers are great. Their filtration systems and air pumps work great and they are extremely quiet.

09-19-2005, 07:38 AM	#1
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Air pump Can any1 here recommend a good air pump for me? I have tried Renas and Resuns and I didn't find both of them that good (for Rena, I bought it for its "silent operation" but it ended up being loud and having poor output. The Resun was a bit louder, lot cheaper, but after a few months, the output went very poor) Also, when an air pump starts to reduce its output, is it generally something with the diaphragm or something like that in the pump? Should you look around for those repair kits, or would you might as well just buy a new pump? Thanks __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

09-19-2005, 07:44 AM	#2
gheitman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 1,199 Images: 4	I have had pretty good luck with the Rena air pumps myself. I use several including one 300, a couple of 200s and occasionally some 100s. When the output goes down I use the repair kits to replace the diaphragm and valves and the pump is as good as new. __________________ Gene Heitman - 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking

09-19-2005, 05:46 PM	#3
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	I have had good experience with Renas as well...perhaps you got a lemon? I also like Zoobekos and I understand that the new Whispers are supposed to be pretty good, too. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

09-20-2005, 12:56 AM	#4
scarf Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 131	Thanks for the replies. I suppose I just have to find a repair kit for them. Maybe it's just due to wear and tear that mine haven't been that good __________________ 3g: 1 Betta 9g: 5 cardinal tetras, 1 Female Betta, 1 Sailfin Pleco 20g planted (96W): 1 Shubunkin, 1 Telescope

09-20-2005, 02:57 AM	#5
FawnN Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 978 Images: 19	Whispers are great. Their filtration systems and air pumps work great and they are extremely quiet. __________________ Regards, Fawn

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