{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-8000-4-outlet-w-4-check-valves","title":"Bioscape Tropic Air Pump 8000 4 Outlet w\/ 4 Check Valves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour adjustable outlets from one quiet pump, built for multi-tank fish rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Tropic Air Pump 8000 (BIS55) delivers a combined 720 L\/h (12 L\/min) of air across four independently adjustable outlets, enough to run a rack of sponge filters, several airstones or more than one tank from a single power point, and it ships with four check valves fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e720 L\/h combined output across 4 outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough headroom for a genuine multi-tank setup, not just one tank with airlines to spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually adjustable outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — balance flow per line so a small nano tank and a big sump don't fight each other on the same pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour check valves included\u003c\/strong\u003e — one per outlet, so a power cut on any line doesn't siphon tank water back into the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiaphragm motor rated for continuous duty\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to run 24 hours a day, not cycle on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — moves air only, so it's safe across both water types and across different tanks on the same pump.\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\u003eBioscape Tropic Air Pump 8000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated air output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720 L\/h (12 L\/min) combined, across 4 outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4, individually adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck valves included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–600 L, single tank or split across several\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian mains, 230–240 V AC, 50 Hz\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer warranty against defects — see Warranty section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e720 L\/h is the combined rated output across all four outlets, measured at the pump's normal operating depth. Bioscape does not publish a per-outlet output-against-depth or back-pressure curve for this model. In practice, running all four outlets at once and at depth in a tall tank will draw the total below 720 L\/h — the adjustable flow control on each outlet is there so you can rebalance rather than expect the rated figure on every line simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Tropic air pump do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8000 is the top of the Tropic air pump range and the one to reach for once you're past a single small tank. If you only run one tank under about 45 L, the single-outlet Tropic 500 is the simpler and cheaper option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTropic 500\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTropic 8000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720 L\/h (12 L\/min) across 4 outlets, adjustable\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\u003ctd\u003e100–600 L, or multiple smaller tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck valves included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a large single tank running several airlines, a sump, or several smaller tanks sharing one pump — the kind of fish-room setup where a single-outlet pump would mean buying and plugging in three or four separate units. Not suitable as a substitute for a proper return pump or powerhead where actual water flow, not aeration, is what's needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pump body and four in-line check valves, one per outlet. It does not include airline tubing, airstones, a manifold beyond the four built-in outlets, or a control valve — those are added separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered — position the pump above the highest waterline it's connected to and never submerge it. The four check valves protect each line individually, but on tanks where the pump sits below the waterline, add the standard second layer of protection: mount the pump as high as practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline tubing and a distribution manifold\u003c\/strong\u003e — for splitting each of the four outlets further if you're running many airstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirstones or air diffusers\u003c\/strong\u003e — one per outlet for fine, even bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponge filters\u003c\/strong\u003e — a common load for a multi-outlet pump across breeding or quarantine tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual control valves\u003c\/strong\u003e — for finer adjustment than the pump's built-in outlet controls on long or high-restriction lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run four different tanks off one Tropic 8000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that's the main reason to buy it over four single-outlet pumps. Each outlet adjusts independently, so tanks with different airline lengths or restrictions can be balanced individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill output drop if I only use two of the four outlets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning fewer outlets generally means more air available to the ones in use, since the total output isn't being split as many ways — though Bioscape doesn't publish exact per-outlet figures to confirm the split precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a manifold to use all four outlets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the four outlets are already separate ports on the pump body, so each takes its own airline directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it rated for a marine sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it only moves air, so it's safe to plumb into freshwater or marine systems, including a sump running alongside a display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774335668515,"sku":"BIS55","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-8000-4-outlet-w-4-check-va-725475.webp?v=1790230840","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-tropic-air-pump-8000-4-outlet-w-4-check-valves","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}