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Review on TMI Submersible Aquarium Fountain Hydroponics by Rebecca Harris

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for $6! (66 gph)

This is a review of a 66 gph pump. I sent a review to the seller first, but Revain always blocks a bad review (this is only my second review). I was disappointed that the item appeared to have been returned, repackaged and resold. The cable wasn't even folded well so I found out it was sent back. But the product had oily or greasy stains. This caused a problem when I plugged it in. The film settled on the surface of the water and formed sediment in the aquarium, but fortunately there were no residents in this table well yet. I had to run it and change the water by removing the top several times. Great price, great size. And I didn't want to wait to get it back because I needed it right now for a project I was working on. But I'm a little disappointed in all of this as it has been a torment for what you know on the subject itself. For just over $5, otherwise it would be perfect. I would have ordered more for a few versions of the projects I wanted to do after this test, but I don't want the hassle of an oil stain. The pumping action seems to be suitable for the height estimation. I think it was a little over a foot of vertical pump. It would be super cool if it wasn't blue but black. He was/is calm. It's not easy when you put it in a hard-to-reach place because the regulator is on the side. In my setup, to adjust the flow, I mostly had to disassemble masonry to get to the regulator knob. But unfortunately I don't think either of them is at the top. It would be even better if the kit included adapters for multiple hose sizes. The descent, for example, to the aviation tubes was a great test. So it only works with one size hose, 3/16 ID hose I think. I'm pretty sure I don't have 4/16 ID tubing, and the listed size of 1/4"(4/16) doesn't indicate ID or OD, which is very important. But that can be a scam for be the price. Also, these suction cups are POWERFUL! But don't count on them all coming with a pump if you need to take them off lol. One of these always stayed on the glass bottom. I ended up gluing it to the pump. I think another reviewer said they don't work, what a bummer they are so strong!

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model