{"product_id":"bioscape-air-pump-1000","title":"Bioscape Air Pump 1000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quiet, low-cost air pump sized for aquariums up to 45 litres.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Air Pump 1000 drives a single airstone, sponge filter or bubbling ornament from a 2 W motor that Bioscape rates for continuous, round-the-clock use. A check valve is included in the box, so it's ready to run the moment you position it above or beside the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 W energy-efficient motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs continuously for only a few dollars a year in power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives one airstone, sponge filter or ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus check valve included\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate purchase needed to stop back-siphon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bioscape markets this pump on noise as much as output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits both setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 L\/min (60 L\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 0.010 MPa (approx. 1 m water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, with check valve included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pump is rated for aquariums up to 45 L running a single airstone or ornament. It is not sized for larger displays or for driving more than one outlet — for those, step up within the Tropic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Bioscape Tropic pump do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuide tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 1000 (this pump)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 50 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 4000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControllable, dual outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape also lists a Tropic 8000 for larger multi-tank setups; check its output against your total airline run before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir pump body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle outlet fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus check valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNot included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirline tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirstone or diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquariums up to 45 L running one airstone, sponge filter or ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks over 45 L, setups needing more than one outlet, or submersion — the pump body itself must never go underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 2 W run continuously, this pump uses roughly 18 kWh a year — around $5.40 a year at a 30c\/kWh tariff. Bioscape describes the motor as quiet-running; it does not publish a decibel figure for this model, so treat \"quiet\" as a manufacturer description rather than a measured spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the pump above the waterline where possible; if it must sit level with or below the water's surface, the included check valve is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace airline tubing once it goes stiff or discoloured — hardened tubing splits at the fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the pump body dry if it's ever splashed; it is not a submersible unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 240 V mains-powered appliance. Run the power cord with a drip loop so water can't track down the cord into the socket, and plug aquarium electricals into an RCD-protected outlet as standard practice around water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-airline-check-valves-2-pack\"\u003eBioscape Airline Check Valves 2 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — a spare for a second outlet or a replacement for the bonus valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-airline-roll-100-metres\"\u003eBioscape Airline Tubing 100 m Roll\u003c\/a\u003e — bulk airline to connect pump to airstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-airline-control-valve-set-2-pack-extendable\"\u003eBioscape Airline Control Valve Set\u003c\/a\u003e — to dial back flow for a gentler stream of bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard Bioscape supplier warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to the consumer guarantees you're entitled to under Australian Consumer Law regardless of any warranty term. Ships as a small, light parcel with standard delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need the check valve?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if the pump sits at or below the aquarium's waterline. It stops tank water siphoning back down the airline into the pump when it's switched off. One is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I leave it running all the time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Bioscape rates this pump for continuous operation, and most aquarists run air pumps 24\/7 for steady oxygenation and water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it run my 60 L tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's rated to 45 L. For a 60 L tank, or if you plan to run more than one airstone, the Tropic 2000 or Tropic 4000 is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for a marine or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's rated for both freshwater and marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat airline tubing does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard-fit aquarium airline, such as Bioscape's own airline tubing sold by the metre or the 100 m roll.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242227581219,"sku":"BA9061","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-air-pump-1000-10268547809571-1-dq.webp?v=1790372666","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-air-pump-1000","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}