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I went with a Topfin Air-8000 air pump for 170 gallon tanks. It cost $23 whereas the Tetra Whisper 100 cost $60 in town, $40 on sale, and about $25 online. I could not wait for an online order. It's frustrating that the Tetra costs so much more in the stores. The Topfin has a lifetime warranty...

Thanks, and yes that does help. It tells me that air pumps of any size do wear out and may do so rather quickly, needing rebuilt. If that's the case with aquarium pumps, I'm willing to budget that maintenance in. I just don't want to be a victim of a bad air pump purchase. I'm checking with a...

Thanks. I can't find that at local stores here in the US. I'm wondering if all pumps have to be serviced with a repair kit. Do they all eventually wear out? Mine is only about 18 mos old, and the repair kit is about as expensive as buying an new one. Doesn't seem right. Comments?

Hi. My Tetra Whisper 100 has lost most of its power to pump, and I've had it for less than two years. (I bought it because I thought it was a better than my old one.) I know they sell repair kits, but they are about as expensive as getting a new one, and why would I get a new one if it will...