Azoo 180 powerhead pump

Skeenatron · #1 08-05-2010, 11:31 AM

I read on here the other day that this is a pretty hot powerhead for using in a waterfall setup. Unfortunately the only place I've seen sell it is fosterandsmithaquatics.com and they're back ordered at least a month on that specific model. I'd rather not go with the 600 since the GPH are much more than what I want/need. Any of you folks know of another place to get that model or know of a similarly inexpensive, reliable powerhead I could get instead?

Grimm · #2 08-05-2010, 12:04 PM

Im not sure where you are from, but home depot sell pumps cheaper then anywhere else I have seen so far. I picked up a great variable flow pump for 15$, and it came with 3 seperate hose adapters. Here is one very similar to the one I purchased, except it has a 180 gph rating like the one you are looking for.

Angelo Décor International Inc. - 180 GPH Fountain Pump - AD40180 - Home Depot Canada

I'd just try any large home retailer in your area that also has an outdoor section. They will usualy sell fountain pumps similar to the one I gave you a link to.

Skeenatron · #3 08-05-2010, 12:36 PM

Nice thanks for the heads up. I didn't even think about going to home depot for a submersible pump but I suppose it makes sense, they have everything else there I need to setup this vivarium. The Azoo 180 actually has a 48 GPH flow rate on it not 180, so hopefully home depot has something slow like that. Either way it's worth a look, and at $15 I'm not out much either way.

Grimm · #4 08-05-2010, 12:43 PM

They have lower flow pumps for sure. I have mine pumping a slow trickel out of two 1/4" tubes, roughly 8" above the pump head. It is set at its lowest flow setting, and its a nice and slow, but it can send water shooting out also. The best part about their pumps, is that they only have to be in about 1-1.5" of water to work.

Skeenatron · #5 08-05-2010, 01:35 PM

That sounds like a winner to me. Thanks again Grimm.