{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-3000-twin-w2-check-valves","title":"Bioscape Tropic Air Pump 3000 Twin w\/2 Check Valves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo airlines, one pump, tanks up to 300 litres.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Tropic 3000 is a twin-outlet air pump moving 360 litres of air an hour across two independent lines — enough to run two sponge filters, an airstone and an ornament, or split power between two smaller tanks from a single pump. Two check valves are included, one for each outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin outlets, 360 L\/h total\u003c\/strong\u003e — run two air-driven devices, or two separate tanks, from one pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo check valves included\u003c\/strong\u003e — one per outlet, protecting against back-siphon on both lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-efficient diaphragm motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for continuous, round-the-clock running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits community tanks, planted tanks and marine sumps alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScales to a full-size tank\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated up to 300 L, well beyond the single-outlet Tropic range.\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 3000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin, with 2 check valves included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 L\/h total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–300 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\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot fitted — fixed output on both outlets\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\u003eThe 3000 is the natural upgrade once a tank needs two airlines, or a single tank grows past the single-outlet range. It shares its output and tank-size rating with the Tropic 4000 — the difference between the two isn't power, it's control: the 4000 adds stepless flow adjustment on each outlet, while the 3000 runs both lines at a fixed rate.\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\u003eChoose the 3000 over the 4000 if you don't need to fine-tune each line separately — it's the simpler, fixed-output version at the same total capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for two airlines in one tank up to 300 L, or for splitting one line each across two smaller tanks. Not the right choice if you need to run one line harder than the other — both outlets are fixed and roughly even; for independent per-line control, choose the Tropic 4000 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered — position the pump above the aquarium's waterline where possible, and keep both supplied check valves fitted if the pump sits at or below water level, to prevent back-siphon during a power outage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the housing dry and the intake vents clear of dust. A drop in output on one or both lines over time is usually the internal diaphragm wearing out rather than a fault with the pump — replacement diaphragms (Bioscape BIS53A, sold as a 2-pack) are available as a spare part rather than needing a full pump replacement.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to run both outlets to their airstones or filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirstones, sponge filters or air-driven ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to run two at once off this pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement diaphragm (BIS53A, 2-pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard service part for this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run the two outlets on two different tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the 3000 is commonly used to run one line each into two smaller tanks, as well as two lines into a single larger tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the 3000 and the 4000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal output and tank size rating are the same. The 4000 adds stepless adjustable flow control on each outlet; the 3000 runs both outlets at a fixed rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo both outlets run at the same time, and at the same strength?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — both outlets draw from the one motor and run continuously at a fixed, roughly even output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for a marine sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's rated for freshwater and marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774335602979,"sku":"BIS53","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS53_7.jpg?v=1782869002","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-3000-twin-w2-check-valves","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}