{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-1000-single-wcheck-valve","title":"Bioscape Tropic Air Pump 1000 Single w\/Check Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, steady aeration for tanks up to 45 litres.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Tropic 1000 is a single-outlet air pump built for nano and small aquariums, moving a steady 60 litres of air an hour through one line — enough to run an airstone, a sponge filter or a small ornament without the buzz of a cheap pump. A check valve is included, so the line is protected the moment it's installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 L\/h single-outlet output\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for one airstone, sponge filter or ornament in a nano to small tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck valve included\u003c\/strong\u003e — stops water siphoning back into the pump if it's mounted below the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-efficient diaphragm motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs continuously without a noticeable hum in a quiet room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same pump works across a community tank, a planted tank or a nano reef sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits on a shelf or cabinet top beside the tank; no plumbing into the aquarium itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTropic 1000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle, with check valve included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\/h (approx. 1 L\/min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot fitted — fixed output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Tropic air pump do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape's Tropic range steps up in output as tank size grows. The 1000 is the entry point for anything under about 45 litres; for a bigger single tank or a run of two lines, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 3000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 L\/h total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropic 4000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 L\/h total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — stepless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only need one airline and your tank is under 45 L, the 1000 is the right size — stepping up to the 2000 for a tank this small mostly buys quieter running at the same duty cycle, not extra capacity you'll use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for single-airline aeration in nano and small freshwater or marine aquariums: one airstone, one sponge filter, or one air-driven ornament. Not intended to run two air-driven devices at once — for two lines, or for anything over 45 L, step up to the Tropic 2000 or 3000 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered — position the pump above the aquarium's waterline wherever possible, and always use the supplied check valve on the airline if the pump sits at or below water level. This stops water siphoning back into the pump during a power outage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the housing dry and keep the intake vents free of dust. Diaphragm-driven air pumps lose output gradually as the rubber diaphragm ages; if the airflow noticeably drops off, the diaphragm is the first thing to check and replace rather than the whole pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered under Bioscape's manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery — no special freight handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e — to connect the pump to its airstone or ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirstones or air-driven ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e — the load the pump is sized to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponge filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a common single-line pairing for nano and breeding tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the Tropic 1000 run a sponge filter and an airstone at the same time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot well — it has one outlet and is sized for one device. Splitting the line to run two things at once will noticeably reduce output to both. For two lines, choose the Tropic 3000 or 4000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need the check valve if the pump sits above the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's still worth using. A check valve protects against back-siphoning if the pump is ever moved, unplugged, or loses power while positioned at or near water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it loud?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape markets it as a quiet-running pump; no decibel figure is published for this model, so if noise is a concern in a bedroom setting, sitting the pump on a folded cloth reduces vibration noise further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for a marine nano tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's rated for freshwater and marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774335504675,"sku":"BIS51","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS51_9.jpg?v=1782869002","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-1000-single-wcheck-valve","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}