challenge finding a pump- advice please

[BlueTang<3]

There are a ton of submersibles you could go with. I run red dragons and they fit right in at that, but recently discovered these little fells side by side with a red dragon mini pump you can hardly tell the difference. They also cost a fraction of the price.



http://www.lagunaponds.com/lagunaeng...0.php?link=141

Here is another option
http://www.saltycritter.com/pumps/at...tion-pumps.htm

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/siccewaterpumps.aspx

[shootingstar]

thanks a bunch,

In frustration I had considered a red dragon but don't know what's going on with them right now, seemed everywhere I looked they were out of stock/backorder or it looked like they were launching a new line that wasn't available yet, plus could not find flow charts for them anywhere.

I had considered a laguna pond pump but had seen mixed opinions on if they could be used or not in a sw aquarium application.

I will go and have a peak at them, thanks for the links.....and that ATB flowstar 1500 @ 90 w might just be the answer. Are they reasonably reliable?
The sicce's look good as well but know the 1500 (swc skimmer pumps) have restart challenges, does anyone know it that is an accross the board issue with their whole line or just the 1500?

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[BlueTang<3]

The flow stars are the same motor block as the lagunas just a little fancier, my laguna in my water change tub has been solid for 6 months now. It is frequently ran dry and haven't noticed anything yet.

[lastlight]

The large price increase between the ATB 1500 and 1800 is the custom volute. The ATB 1500 is the laguna pump with a custom pedestal made for it. As far as I know with the 1500 versions the only difference is the stand. This would lead me to believe the maxflos are salt-safe.