jetboy3 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 hey guys first post as im new to the forum so hi all!!! fot the last few years i have ben using canesters for my tanks. i have just got a 4x2x2 with a 3 ft sump. i have 2 50mm holes on both sides at the top running both pipes into each side of the sump (1 main side and 1 just with wool) jus want to knw what pump to buy thanks luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Try a laguana or bianco pumps as they are low wattage which is cheaper to run. The pumps on ebay are cheap to buy but cost twice as much to run for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonx Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I was considering something like this for my 6x2x2... Laguna 9000lph... anyone used them before? http://www.lagunaponds.com/lagunaengeu/max...00.php?link=141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkesg Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi Lonx, I use Laguna exclusively and have found them extremely reliable. Have tried a LOT of other pumps and they also fault for one reason or another. Never had a problem with a laguna. They are more expensive upfront but considering they are less likely to breakdown, less stress worrying if your fish will be okay and buying another cheap replacement pump, it works out a much better investment in the long run. Also as dazza says much cheaper to run compared to similar rated LPH pumps. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonx Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks Grant, Whats the noise level like on them? Just wondering with it being designed from ponds etc. - tho I would imagine the noise from the wier & delivery to the sump will be louder anyway. I'll be putting some panels around the stand & probably something to deaden the sound inside those anyway, so I don't expect it to be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I haven't used laguna but I believe they are food pumps. I use Ocean runners and they are the bomb ded quiet and reliable. I am going to use either an IR2500 or an OR3500 for my 4x2x2 dependig on what fish I intend to put in. If it is an troph tank maybe higher or a tang community breeding tank maybe a little lower. I love them cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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