Tank Air Pump

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 12-14-2007, 04:24 PM

My existing one is going to drive me nuts. I have to turn the TV WAAAAAAY up to drown out the "vibrator gone bad" sound. I bought this on Ebay...

"NEW!

AQUA CULTURE

20 - 60 Gallon/Double Outlet

Aquarium Air Pump- Model MK-1504, AC 120V 60HZ MAX 3.5W

(Instruction sheet included)

This powerful aquarium air pump is designed for 20-60 gallon aquariums and can accommodate up to six air-powered devices including bubble stones, action ornaments and under-gravel filters. Includes two check valves which can help prevent the siphoning of aquarium water into air pump in the event of a power loss. The pump never needs lubricating and is rubber insulated for quiet performance. Pumps up to 2800cc per minute."

I can't wait until it comes in. I'm not sure exactly what I bought. I hope it is the right thing and that it works and I hope it isn't LOUD like this thing!!!

Rant over

friendtofishes · 12-17-2007, 08:22 PM

I have the same pump in my 75. Very quiet, but it isn't powerful enough to run as much as the manufacturer advertises, at one time. It will run a 36" bubble wand and one decoration.

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 12-17-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by friendtofishes

I have the same pump in my 75. Very quiet, but it isn't powerful enough to run as much as the manufacturer advertises, at one time. It will run a 36" bubble wand and one decoration.

I just got it today and it is only running a 12" bubble wand so it is working perfectly. It is so nice to have that noise gone. It was driving us nuts.

friendtofishes · 12-17-2007, 08:41 PM

I hear you. I love my fish but can't stand noisy equipment.

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 12-17-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by friendtofishes

I hear you. I love my fish but can't stand noisy equipment.

The old was almost comical is was SO loud. Now I just need to fill the tank up a little bit so the waterfall sound goes away.

There's always tomorrow.

friendtofishes · 12-17-2007, 08:48 PM

What size tank do you have. There are some extremely quiet and efficient canister filters, wich do not create that waterfall sound. And with the right media they provide unbeatable filtration.

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 12-17-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by friendtofishes

What size tank do you have. There are some extremely quiet and efficient canister filters, wich do not create that waterfall sound. And with the right media they provide unbeatable filtration.

55 gallons. I am sure there are better filters out there. I'm just not in the market right now. I could spend a fortune on supplies...so I try not to look

friendtofishes · 12-17-2007, 09:07 PM

You don't have to spend a fortune, not even a small bank roll. You just have to shop around. Are you familiar with bigalsonline.com or drfostersandsmith.com? I recently bought a cascade 1000 canister filter for $89 with all the media included. Its a great filter suitable for up to 75 gallons and quiet as can be. Rena XP is also an inexpensive and quiet brand. I buy probably 80% of my aquarium supplies on line. Petco is for the most part over priced, Walmart does not carry the quality products, and Petsmart is also not worth the drive.

*jaybeeztoo* ^(Premo) · 12-17-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by friendtofishes

You don't have to spend a fortune, not even a small bank roll. You just have to shop around. Are you familiar with bigalsonline.com or drfostersandsmith.com? I recently bought a cascade 1000 canister filter for $89 with all the media included. Its a great filter suitable for up to 75 gallons and quiet as can be. Rena XP is also an inexpensive and quiet brand. I buy probably 80% of my aquarium supplies on line. Petco is for the most part over priced, Walmart does not carry the quality products, and Petsmart is also not worth the drive.

No, I haven't heard of those sites. Thank you. I will mark them in my favorites. Christmas comes first and then perhaps a fish tank supply upgrade.

I have to stay out of Petco...I want everything

but you are right, it is overpriced.

*aps45819* ^(Premo) · 12-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Try setting a towel under the pup or something that will isolate the pump from the shelf it's sitting on

12-14-2007, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaybeeztoo ^(Premo) Butterfly Effect Member Since: Sep 2006 Location: ~Hollywood~ Posts: 8,225	Tank Air Pump My existing one is going to drive me nuts. I have to turn the TV WAAAAAAY up to drown out the "vibrator gone bad" sound. I bought this on Ebay... "NEW! AQUA CULTURE 20 - 60 Gallon/Double Outlet Aquarium Air Pump- Model MK-1504, AC 120V 60HZ MAX 3.5W (Instruction sheet included) This powerful aquarium air pump is designed for 20-60 gallon aquariums and can accommodate up to six air-powered devices including bubble stones, action ornaments and under-gravel filters. Includes two check valves which can help prevent the siphoning of aquarium water into air pump in the event of a power loss. The pump never needs lubricating and is rubber insulated for quiet performance. Pumps up to 2800cc per minute." I can't wait until it comes in. I'm not sure exactly what I bought. I hope it is the right thing and that it works and I hope it isn't LOUD like this thing!!! Rant over __________________ ~~YOU WERE BORN AN ORIGINAL...DON'T DIE A COPY~~ LIFE IS SHORT, BREAK THE RULES, FORGIVE QUICKLY, KISS SLOWLY, LOVE TRULY, LAUGH UNCONTROLLABLY, AND NEVER REGRET ANYTHING THAT MADE YOU SMILE ~~LIFE MAY NOT BE THE PARTY WE HOPED FOR, BUT WHILE WE ARE HERE, WE SHOULD DANCE~~
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12-17-2007, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
friendtofishes Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	I have the same pump in my 75. Very quiet, but it isn't powerful enough to run as much as the manufacturer advertises, at one time. It will run a 36" bubble wand and one decoration. __________________ Telling a teen-ager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath
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12-17-2007, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
friendtofishes Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	I hear you. I love my fish but can't stand noisy equipment. __________________ Telling a teen-ager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath
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12-17-2007, 08:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
friendtofishes Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	What size tank do you have. There are some extremely quiet and efficient canister filters, wich do not create that waterfall sound. And with the right media they provide unbeatable filtration. __________________ Telling a teen-ager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath
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12-17-2007, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
friendtofishes Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	You don't have to spend a fortune, not even a small bank roll. You just have to shop around. Are you familiar with bigalsonline.com or drfostersandsmith.com? I recently bought a cascade 1000 canister filter for $89 with all the media included. Its a great filter suitable for up to 75 gallons and quiet as can be. Rena XP is also an inexpensive and quiet brand. I buy probably 80% of my aquarium supplies on line. Petco is for the most part over priced, Walmart does not carry the quality products, and Petsmart is also not worth the drive. __________________ Telling a teen-ager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath
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12-17-2007, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
aps45819 ^(Premo) Tin Man Member Since: Nov 2003 Location: Highway to Hell Posts: 28,822	Try setting a towel under the pup or something that will isolate the pump from the shelf it's sitting on __________________ The difference between driving a car and climbing onto a motorcycle is the difference between watching TV and actually living your life.
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