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    Re: Riverbed systems

    Hi guys..New to the forum and have a quick question about your pump...Would a fishtank powerhead be more efficient for use as a water pump...I have used them in fishtanks and you can add a tube onto them to mix oxygen into the system so it would be the only thing needed...The best part is they are cheap and reliable...They are also good for salt and fresh water systems..
    Your system looks good...I hope to have 1 up and running soon.
    Scott

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    Re: Riverbed systems

    They work good for me once in a while .... I see nothing wrong with using them if it suits your application ..... a pump is a pump is a pump
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    Re: Riverbed systems

    They are pretty small in volume and they are not efficient. An air pump and air stone work better for oxygen.

    Quote Originally Posted by chevydog001
    Hi guys..New to the forum and have a quick question about your pump...Would a fishtank powerhead be more efficient for use as a water pump...I have used them in fishtanks and you can add a tube onto them to mix oxygen into the system so it would be the only thing needed...The best part is they are cheap and reliable...They are also good for salt and fresh water systems..
    Your system looks good...I hope to have 1 up and running soon.
    Scott
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