Air Pump Recommendations?

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For those that use air pumps, what are your favorite brands? I'm looking for something powerful enough to power four large sponge filters, yet relatively quiet. As always, dependability is a must. I have used the Hagen's, but they are rather loud imo; however, I have not tried the Optima.

Thanks for any recommendations :)
 
For those that use air pumps, what are your favorite brands? I'm looking for something powerful enough to power four large sponge filters, yet relatively quiet. As always, dependability is a must. I have used the Hagen's, but they are rather loud imo; however, I have not tried the Optima.

Thanks for any recommendations :)

I like the Whisper air pumps ( Whisper Aquarium Air Pumps | Air Pumps | Air Pumps & Supplies | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com ), they are the quietest I've used. For coolness, I like Fusion Air pumps ( Fusion Aquarium Air Pumps | Air Pumps | Air Pumps & Supplies | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com ). The larger ones have 2 outlets, independantly driven. These can be a bit louder, however.
 
how big of air sponge filters and do you plan on adding any more? i know a few people who use Dolphin Five Star Air Pump.
 
I know it's been a few months since the last post but I thought I'd put my 2 bits in.

In searching for other stuff on Craigs list I ran across a lady who had several tanks. When asked, she said the Rena 400 was the quietest one she'd ever own and swore by it.

So off I went looking for it, got one, a new one, on eBay for $32.50 shipped, great. But in doing so I found many that had broken plastic outlet nipples which are not easily replaced as it and the inner parts are of a single solid piece (not user changeable).

So, if you get one, I'd suggest attaching the two short airline tubes that were included to each of the two outlets then use a straight in-line adapter to connect it to the airline running into the tank.

That way if and when you need to disconnect/connect you can just hold the short airline tube and the tank line to pull disconnect/connect thereby taking the force/pressure off the nipple itself.
 
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