Featured Aquarium Air Pumps



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RENA AIR PUMPS

Rena Air pump design is sleek and attractive, but the design is more than just a pretty face.
This special contour contains "Noise suppression Chambers" to absorb vibrations caused by valve and air movement. The powerful pump maintains optimum air flow under the greatest depths. 

For Aquarium Sizes up to 1540 gal




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VIBRA FLO BATTERY POWERED PORTABLE AIR PUMP


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Safe and convenient to use. Excellent for use during power failures. Ideal for holding tanks and for transporting fish and bait.
Vibra-Flo® Battery Operated Air Pump Features:

* Short length of air line tubing and an air stone is included.

* Built-in On/Off switch

* Runs off of two D cell batteries and delivers enough pressure to drive an air operated filter or air stone. (batteries not included)

* Built on belt clip makes it ideal for fishing trips. Helps minnow transport.

* Dimensions: approximately 5" x 3" x 1-3/4"




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CORALIFE LUFT PUMP AIR PUMP


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The Luft Pump produces high-pressure output perfect for protein skimmers, ozone/oxygen reactors and other high-pressure/high-flow devices. Also suitable for limewood and other airstones, foam filters, corner filters, under-gravel filters and air-driven ornaments, especially in deep-water applications.
    High Pressure Luft Pump Features:
  • * High-pressure aquarium air pump 7.0 P.S.I. and high flow rate 4.0 L.P.M.Ideal for high-resistance and multiple-output applications
  • * Rheostat control regulates pressure and flow rate
  • * Rugged construction features a coated coil, durable rubber diaphragm with air filter and ozone resistant materials



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AQUARIUM AERATOR WITH COLOR LIGHTS


Virtually silent, colored bubbles!
ARIO Color is an innovative aerator with light which oxygenates and pleasantly decorates your aquarium. The exclusive technology and the high quality of the components guarantee maximum safety and a long lasting product.

Ario sits n your aquarium, blending into the background. Air controller valve allows you to adjust the amount of colored bubbles you want.

ARIO's exclusive oxygenating technology together with a super-safe illuminating system vividly colors the bubbles in your aquarium. Beautiful and relaxing.
Hydor Ario Color Air Pump Features:

* Creates colored bubbles

* Virtually silent

* Has no diaphragm to wear out or be replaced

* Adjustable flow rate insures maximum venturi effect

* Chose blue, red or green to suit your décor or mood.




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AIRWHIST AQUARIUM AIR PUMPS


Whisper pumps by a new name! Reliable and extremely quiet air pumps.
IMAGINE is the exclusive distributor of aquarium air pumps produced by the AirWhist factory in Japan - the same factory that produced the legendary Whisper®, Supra® and Challenger™ air pumps familiar to hobbyists and professionals alike. Sales of over 25 million Whisper® pumps alone attest to their ingenious design, superb craftsmanship and top-quality materials.
AirWhist Air Pumps Features:
  1. 1.Super Quiet Operation - has a rubber base that helps control vibration and noise
  2. 2. Recessed air outlets
  3. 3. Quiet-Flex™ flapper valves - extremely durable SILICONE valves that help to prevent loss of air flow as the pump ages
  4. 4. Lifetime limited warranty.
  1. AirWhist 300 Air Pump (IG88300) is for aquariums up to 15 gallons. The AW300 is poweful enough to run 1 airstone and 1 other air device.The AW300 has 1 recessed outlet, a 4 watt power supply with a 2' 10" power cord. It's the best all-around economy air pump.
  2. AW300 Dimensions: 4" L X 3" W X 2 1/4" H
     
  3. AirWhist 600 Air Pump (IG88600), For aquariums from 10 to 29 gallons. AW600 dual air outlets provide enough air power to run up to 6 airstones, filters or air-operated ornaments. Easily converts to a single air outlet with the T-connector provided. (Most popular pump. Compare to TetraTec 150)AW600 Dimensions: 4" L X 3" W X 2 1/4" H
     
  4. AirWhist 700 Air Pump (IG88700), For aquariums from 10 to 55 gallons. AW700 dual air outlets provide enough air power to run up to 6 airstones, filters or air-operated ornaments in deeper aquariums. Easily converts to a single air outlet with the T-connector provided. (Most popular pump. Compare to TetraTec 200)
  5. AW700 Dimensions: 5" L X 4" W X 2 3/4" H
     
  6. AirWhist 1000 Air Pump (IG81000) has 2 Outlets for aquariums up to 125 gallons. The AW1000 is powerful enough to run up to 14 airstones, filters or air-operated ornaments. Comes with 2 recessed outlets a 6 watt power supply with a 2' 10" power cord. Easily converts to a single air outlet with the T-connector provided. Most powerful, high quailty pump.
  7. AW1000 Dimensions: 8 1/2" L X 4 3/4" W X 3" H



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WHISPER DEEP WATER AIR PUMPS


Designed for situations that produce more back-pressure, such as deep tanks & protein skimmers - up to 8 ft Deep!
Whisper Deep Water Air Pumps are Tetra's most powerful line of air pumps. They are designed for situations that produce more back-pressure, such as tanks up to 8 feet deep, long decorator air stones, multiple air stones in one or more tanks, etc

They are the perfect choice for driving protein skimmers

TM26075 (DW96) has one outlet. TM26076 (DW96-2) has two outlets.

All models include a lifetime limited warranty. (This warranty does not cover water damage and rubber parts.)

One and two-outlet models
 

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NEW WHISPER AIR PUMPS


Famously known for QUIET operation
Nothing ruins your relaxing aquarium experience like the annoying sound of a loud pump. Tetra Whisper pumps are designed to run "whisper" quiet and still have all of the power you expect from a high quality pump.
 
The Whisper® Air Pump's dome shape actually flattens sound wave frequencies. In addition, each model features sound dampening chambers designed specifically for that model. And the air pump's rubber feet and suspended motor prevent sound waves from reflecting off surfaces such as tables and shelves.
 
Whisper aquarium pumps easily power air stones, bubble wands and action ornaments, undergravel filters, sponge filters, internal filters, protein skimmers.
    NEW Whisper Air Pump Features:
  • *Minimal noise, maximum air flow.
  • * All models include a plastic tee; Model 100 also includes two adjustable airflow valves.
  • * 2 year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship (with the exception of rubber parts)
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  • Dimensions:
  • Whisper 10: For tanks up to 10 Gal.; 1.5w; single outlet; 3" x 5.375" x 2.5" H
  • Whisper 20: For tanks up to 20 Gal.; 2.5w; single outlet; 3.375" x 6" x 2.75"H
  • Whisper 40: For tanks up to 40 Gal.; 2.9w; single outlet; 3.5" x 6" x 2.75"H
  • Whisper 60: For tanks up to 60 Gal.; 4w; two outlets; 4.75" x 8" x 3" H
  • Whisper 100: For tanks up to 100 Gal.; 4.8w; two outlets; 4.75" x 8" x 3" H

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Aquarium Air Pumps

 

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LEARN ABOUT AQUARIUM AIR PUMPS

 
Air pumps are generally used in aquariums for three purposes: To power an undergravel filter, to aerate the water or to power decorations, ornaments and designer air stones
 
 
Their use for undergravel filters is necessary. Air is pumped via a slim tube and airstone to the bottom of the aquarium where it creates a tower of air rising back to the surface of the tank. The air takes with it water that comes from underneath the undergravel filter plate.
 
In order for water to get underneath the filter plate, it has to pass through the gravel bed where it is filtered before being drawn up the air tube with the air bubbles, returning to the surface.
 
The tower of water drawn from under the filter not only filters the water, but also aerates the water when the bubbles reach the surface and agitate the top of the water, increasing the oxygen uptake. (Full hoods on top of aquariums often hinder oxygen exchange. An air pump attached to some type of airstone will draw fresh air from outside the tank into the closed system under the hood.) Air pumps used for aeration also help to reduce the build-up of harmful gasses such as carbon dioxide which can stealthily lower the pH of your tank.
 
Fish must have a nice high oxygen content in the water. The beneficial bacteria (growing in the gravel bed) that process the water waste also depend on it. Without beneficial bacteria, the water would become concentrated with toxic chemicals.
 
See several brands and types of aquarium air pumps
Air pumps used for undergravel filters are easy to size. Most manufacturers size them according the size of your tank. If you are using the air pump for the undergravel filter alone, choose the one recommended by the manufacturer.
 
If you will expect your air pump to also power decorations, toys, or fancy aeration bubble wands, take that into account before you size it. Purchase a larger than recommended pump (at least one size larger than your tank) to accommodate the extra power needed for add-ons.
 
If you are using the air pump to power a protein skimmer, it must be substantially more powerful to get the most efficient skimming action. Some air stones such as wooden airstones need a significantly higher pressure air pump because their pores are so tiny that it takes more power to push them. The smaller the bubbles the better your skimmer will work, so wooden air stones are usually preferred for that purpose and a more powerful pump is needed to run them.
 
If your tank is very deep, purchase a deep-water air pump or a size larger than the recomended size for your tank volume. Deeper water requires more powerful air pressure.
 
Your pump's life and efficiency is greatly affected by the air stone. Change them and clean them frequently. If they get clogged, they will not put out enough bubbles and it will take more power to get air through them, straining the pump and reducing the efficiency of their operation. see Air Stones
 
Attach your pump outside the aquarium on the table or stand as close as possible to the tank. Use airline tubing to direct the air into the filter's uprights. Use an airline tubing splitter valve if you wish to direct some of th air to decorations.
 
Some people don't like the sound of an air pump disturbing their peaceful aquarium panorama. Choose the famous "Whisper" pump or consider a powerhead instead.
 

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