Pump Recommendations

[MtuPup]

So I've used a Repti-Flo and some tabletop fountain pump I picked up at Petsmart in two seperate vivs so far, but I'm just curious what everyone else has had luck with. My next project is going to be a few 10 gallons to get into dart frogs. Also any feelings on using powerheads to circulate water?

[Green Ghost]

I've actually wondered about that myself in the past and I've watched what everyone else has also used.

Now it's kind of irrelevant for me because I'm set up differently but what I noticed was that everyone seems to go with what is available at the LPS (and fits thier particular budget).

I think powerheads would be the best choice because with a foam covering the intake they can filter as well as pump and are also easier to maintain. (just pull off the foam - no filter to pull apart first) Also more powerful and have aeration.

[JohnEDove]

Where I live we use evaporative coolers to cool our house air in the summers. They require a water pump and I replace the pumps each year so on my first build with a water feature, this year, I used one of my old pumps I keep as stand by emergency replacements.
It is rated to pump 307 GPH which really was to much so I had to clamp the hose down to slow the flow by about 90%. My pump cost $25 brand new.