Suggestions for air pump

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Hello all, my main air pump (cheap, bought at Menards) went out today. I am supplementing with a tetra whisper that is doing the job, but I know wont last. Any suggestions for a good quality pump that is less than $100. I am currently running just over 1500 gallons in volume, and would like to keep two stones in the pond itself as well as one in each of my falls (currently building second), and another in my "waterfall reservoir". So a total of five outputs. Also, can I just use regular diffusers/air stones (have 2 2" stones) or will I ned to have bigger ones (like the matala 6 and 9 inch)? As always, thanks for your input and any ideas you may have.
 
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I can get you a Alita 40 for a little more money or a Alita AL-15A for a $100
You can compare these on the web.
 
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DreamPond makes a diffuser that sets on the bottom it has a diaphragm diffuser.
 
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Most of those are for aquariums. I make my own out of pvc pipe and small ball valves.
 
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They look similar to this except I use ball valves.
 

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Cool, is that made with 1/2 inch pipe I'm assuming? Thanks for your quick response as well.I'm game for the 15A. How do we finish this.......
 

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