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Great

Large and Loud by RICK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/3/2008 from MELBOURNE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I've have been using a small and quiet Catalina Aquariums CA-4000 for my 1300gph sump to tank return for 5 years. They are about half the cost of a VA4900. The first three pumps lasted about 1.5 years each until the motor burned up. The forth one however only lasted 0.5 year. That was the last straw, I decided to try something else. This VA4900 is much larger than the CA-4000, and is quite a bit louder as well. I've been running it for about a week, and have been worried that my family is going to complain about the increased noise level. So far they haven't, so perhaps it's just me being too critical. Because of the increased size, I'm assuming that the motor is bigger so will not burn up so quickly. If true, and this pump lasts for at least 3 years, I'll be happy with the VA4900. If not, next time I'll pay the big bucks and get a Mag-Drive. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Awesome power-head by JASON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/8/2007 from CORONA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I originally was using this power-head as a return for my 75 gallon tank. Now I have a 180 gallon tank and decided to purchase another one due to the original power-head working so well. These are now used as water circulation inside the display aquarium. They are quiet, durable and very powerful. I love these things! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Poweful!!! by EDWARD

Comments: Very powerful and reliable, plenty of usable accessories. A little large framed, but ok. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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