Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Python Aquarium Water Pump Accessories

1. Python Brass Snap Connector for Aquarium

User Ratings: 81 5

Python 49F First Impressions

"Does the job."

I had to take it out of the tank and pull off the cover to see if the light was on. I realy liked the instruction manual and accessories. The flow rate is great for my 20 gallon. Also, added Value Pack-- Bonded Blue& White Poly Filter Pad Floss 600-square-inches. It was a great relief and manage to order this item at amazon. I've had it running for almost a week, and it's basically silent. I took it out of the package and it was perfect.

  • Python Brass Snap Connector for Aquarium
  • Apparatus includes a male adapter/coupler that fits any standard faucet, and a female coupler that attaches to your No Spill Clean and Fill
  • Solid brass construction ensures durability and long-term use
  • Must be used in conjunction with the brass adapter included with your system (69HD) or the plastic faucet adapter (13A)
  • Manufacture: Python Products Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 1.03 x 1.02 x 1.02 inches; 3.68 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Python 49F
  • Quality [star rating='4.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

Python 49F Final Thoughts

"It does the job."

Has lasted a few years now without any problems. Love it, I have used it here and there for filling up my tanks easier. It drives a 5ft fluidized bed filter and CO2 reactor tower. The pump is quiet and energy efficeint. The pump is quiet and energy efficeint. I regularly test for nitrate, nitrite, total hardness, alkalinity, pH. The water is clearer than I've ever seen it.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(257 Points)

2. MarineLand Spare Parts Bio-Wheel Assembly with Bearings (ML90780)

User Ratings: 52 13

MarineLand ML90780 First Impressions

"Very easy to install."

Work well till the pump itself died. I came home to a bloom explosion and water that looked like kiwi sangria. The water has cleared considerably, but it is still a tiny bit milky. My old Snapper needed to be cleaned and rebuilt after 6 years of constant use. Only other issue I have is how stiff the tubing is. So now we all understand; this thing is legit. Replacing my 15 yr old aquarium hoses due to old one hardening.

  • MarineLand Spare Parts Bio-Wheel Assembly with Bearings (ML90780)
  • Spare part for MarineLand bio-wheel power filters
  • Bio-wheel assembly with bearings
  • Component for 3-stage filtration in aquariums
  • This is a MarineLand replacement part
  • Part Number ML90780
  • This is an aftermarket of generic part
  • Manufacture: Marineland
  • Product Dimensions: 2.75 x 5.25 x 12 inches; 1.23 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The MarineLand ML90780
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.9']

MarineLand ML90780 Final Thoughts

"Works great."

I wasn't sure it was even on when I plugged it in. Not noisy, fine bubbles, fair price. This new whisper quiet Eheim 1000 pump has solved all my water quality problems. Doing the math, this system should be able to run for almost a year. Smokes their DNA at the reproductive level making them sterile. The best price by far from anything i could find online. Great pump for CPR BakPak protein skimmer.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(13 Points)

3. Laguna Impeller Assembly for Laguna PowerJet 400 Fountain Pump, the Statuary Pump 3 and the Laguna P...

User Ratings: 76 4

Laguna PT454 First Impressions

"Last one ran for 8 years."

The water has cleared considerably, but it is still a tiny bit milky. I had to replace my aquarium pump recently after five years of service. Fit perfectly and has been working well. I would've spent more on just an air pump and stone than I did for this. General and super ich cures seemed to only kill my wallet and change water color. I have the Eheim 3000 also and both pumps are well worth the money! Hopefully I can get at least 5 years out of this little pump.

  • Laguna Impeller Assembly for Laguna PowerJet 400 Fountain Pump, the Statuary Pump 3 and the Laguna Power Jet 1000 Pump
  • Laguna Replacement Impeller
  • Complete impeller assembly
  • Easy to use and replace
  • For Laguna parts PT310, PT324, PT410
  • Manufacture: Laguna
  • Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 3.7 x 5.2 inches; 1.6 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Laguna PT454
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.2']

Laguna PT454 Final Thoughts

"Thanks again!"

I can not say enough about this great product. This new whisper quiet Eheim 1000 pump has solved all my water quality problems. Fit perfectly and has been working well. I was skeptical because of the price, but this thing really is a game changer! They like lining up and swimming against it. It's totally silent, runs very cool, and is reliable so far. The unit is larger than I expected.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(23 Points)

4. Bulkhead Fitting 2” Slip x Slip - 8/Pack – Aquarium – Heavy Duty - Premium Bulkheads – Made ...

User Ratings: 79

Precision Marine First Impressions

"Money well spent."

It tasted delicious and looked great in my glass. Then there seemed to be an algal bloom. It's been YEARS and no nasty looking tubing. A must for keeping ick at bay and snails and keeps you're water pretty too. Fit perfect on my eheim canister 2213. I made a highball last night with it. Would have loved it if the new black colored hose was available at the time.

  • Bulkhead Fitting 2” Slip x Slip - 8/Pack – Aquarium – Heavy Duty - Premium Bulkheads – Made in The USA
  • ✔︎ Our bulkhead fittings are thicker than standard schedule 40 PVC fittings. This makes the bulkhead fitting heavy-duty and more durable than standard schedule 40 fittings. This also sets us apart from many competitors and allows our fittings to be used where lower quality fittings, especially those manufactured overseas, would crack or break. PERFECT FOR HYDROPONICS SYSTEMS - WE SHIP FAST AND FREE via PRIORITY MAIL or UPS.
  • ✔︎ QUALITY GASKETS: All of our bulkhead fittings use high-quality, UV- stabilized, EPDM gaskets. The significance of this is that the gasket is treated to resist wear and weathering if exposed to the outside elements. Our bulkhead gaskets use a softer material giving the fitting a better grip on the mating surfaces for a reliable seal.
  • ✔︎ TAPERED ENDS: All of our bulkhead fittings have tapered ends. This taper allows our bulkhead fittings to accommodate any brand of pipe used as they can be slightly different. Tapered ends are used on all Domestic Nominal PVC pipe fittings sizes. Most imported bulkhead fittings do NOT adhere to this standard.
  • ✔︎ QUALITY CONTROL: All of our bulkheads are Made in America. The ability to oversee the manufacturing processes produces a higher quality product. Many other bulkhead distributors have their products manufactured overseas, making quality control - uncontrollable. USES A 3” HOLE FOR PROPER FIT.
  • ✔︎ CUSTOMER SERVICE - Precision Marine has been serving the wholesale trade since 1997 and are always available should you have any questions. WE SHIP FAST AND FREE via PRIORITY MAIL or UPS. SHIPS SAME DAY IF ORDERED BY 2PM CST. Questions? Send us a message
  • Manufacture: Precision Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Precision Marine
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.3']

Precision Marine Final Thoughts

"Highly recommend!"

It works, it's not too expensive, and I'm happy. Brand new out of the box and a great price. I ordered this Pump and the next day it arrived. Very nice pump for my Phosphate reactor. Freesea filter saved my fish aquarium. Very well-made product and fits on a filter I am using that is not from this company. Any tight squeeze and it wants to start a little kink.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(14 Points)

5. Sea Flow 1 HP Pump

Sea Flow Pump 1 Hp Sea Flow First Impressions

"I'm a fan of Rio Pumps."

If you have a Biocube 29 HQI, this is a great choice at a reasonable price. There are two pieces of wood among the rocks. The unit is silent as far as I can tell, unless you turn the bubbles on. After two more days of running, I turned it off because of the current. Water filter I carry to purify backcountry water when I'm backpacking. I removed the old pump from my Protein Skimmer and put this one in place. General and super ich cures seemed to only kill my wallet and change water color.

  • Sea Flow 1 HP Pump
  • High temperature engineered thermoplastic construction
  • Funnel Flo diffuser for quiet operation
  • High efficiency impeller and life extending diffuser wear ring
  • Includes See-through lid with can and ramp quarter twist lock and oversized strainer basket
  • Single piece corrosion resistant strainer pot and volute
  • Manufacture: Lifegard Aquatics
  • Product Dimensions: 25 x 11 x 13 inches; 46 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Sea Flow Pump 1 Hp Sea Flow
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Sea Flow Pump 1 Hp Sea Flow Final Thoughts

"The water flows freely!"

Fit perfect on my eheim canister 2213. I regularly test for nitrate, nitrite, total hardness, alkalinity, pH. Fit perfect on my eheim canister 2213. I believe I have never had a Marineland product before, and am generally impressed. It tasted delicious and looked great in my glass. The water is clearer than I've ever seen it. If you have turtles and want to circulate the air around this is for you!

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(1 Points)

6. Bulkhead Fitting 2” Thread x Thread - 8/Pack – Aquarium – Heavy Duty - Premium Bulkheads – M...

User Ratings: 49 51

Precision Marine First Impressions

"Pleased with purchase."

I tried weekly 40% water changes, API Clear, and the algae just got worse. The two combined solved my dirty water problem within a few hours! I have high end pumps by Eheim and Danner for high flow applications. Arrived soon enough, and packaged adequately. The Aquatop seem and the flow feels more powerful. This causes it to rattle and stop turning altogether. There are two pieces of wood among the rocks.

  • Bulkhead Fitting 2” Thread x Thread - 8/Pack – Aquarium – Heavy Duty - Premium Bulkheads – Made in The USA
  • ✔︎ THICKER CONSTRUCTION: Our bulkhead fittings are thicker than standard schedule 40 PVC fittings. This makes the bulkhead fitting heavy-duty and more durable than standard schedule 40 fittings. This also sets us apart from many competitors and allows our fittings to be used where lower quality fittings, especially those manufactured overseas, would crack or break. WE SHIP FAST AND FREE via PRIORITY MAIL or UPS. SHIPS SAME DAY IF ORDERED BY 2PM CST.
  • ✔︎ QUALITY GASKETS: All of our bulkhead fittings use high-quality, UV- stabilized, EPDM gaskets. The significance of this is that the gasket is treated to resist wear and weathering if exposed to the outside elements. Our bulkhead gaskets use a softer material giving the fitting a better grip on the mating surfaces for a reliable seal.
  • ✔︎ TAPERED ENDS: All of our bulkhead fittings have tapered ends. This taper allows our bulkhead fittings to accommodate any brand of pipe used as they can be slightly different. Tapered ends are used on all Domestic Nominal PVC pipe fittings sizes. Most imported bulkhead fittings do NOT adhere to this standard.
  • ✔︎ QUALITY CONTROL: All of our bulkheads are Made in America. The ability to oversee the manufacturing processes produces a higher quality product. Many other bulkhead distributors have their products manufactured overseas, making quality control - uncontrollable.
  • ✔︎ CUSTOMER SERVICE - Precision Marine has been serving the wholesale trade since 1997 and are always available should you have any questions. WE SHIP FAST AND FREE via PRIORITY MAIL or UPS. SHIPS SAME DAY IF ORDERED BY 2PM CST. Questions? Send us a message
  • Manufacture: Precision Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Precision Marine
  • Quality [star rating='3.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.1']

Precision Marine Final Thoughts

"Thanks again!"

The Aquatop seem and the flow feels more powerful. I would've spent more on just an air pump and stone than I did for this. It replaced a Quiet1One 9000 pump which was nothing but trouble since I installed it. Sure one would work okay, but two are optimal and your fish will thank you for it. Another few days and a surface wipe down and I suspect I'll have crystal clear water. This is hooked up to work with my sponge filter in my 20High. One the first few days the water was so cloudy I couldn't see the U.

Overall Score
3.0

[star rating="3"]
(2 Points)

7. Fluval 206 Motor Head

User Ratings: 86 14

Fluval A20186 First Impressions

"Great Product."

Not noisy, fine bubbles, fair price. Thanks for Prompt service and I dig this RIO pump, helps keep my tank nice and clean! So now we all understand; this thing is legit. The clip with prongs to keep the tube in place also doesn't fit and stay in place. The pump is quiet and energy efficeint. And another and there's a decoration! It's totally silent, runs very cool, and is reliable so far.

  • Fluval 206 Motor Head
  • Easy to use
  • Great quality
  • Improves Overall well being of the Tank and Fish inside
  • Country Of Origin: Italy
  • Manufacture: Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 6 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval A20186
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Fluval A20186 Final Thoughts

"Nicely made."

Item was exactly as described and what I needed. It tasted delicious and looked great in my glass. It drives a 5ft fluidized bed filter and CO2 reactor tower. It's not very loud, but not silent either. It's bulky and must be completely submerged so it's hard to miss in my tank. Absolutely love this product works amazing. And another and there's a decoration!

Overall Score
4.4

[star rating="4.4"]
(7 Points)

8. Jardin 12mm to 16mm Hose Adapter Converter for Aquarium

User Ratings: 47 10

JARDIN a12020600ux0069 First Impressions

"I could see."

Fit my Eheim Double Tap Quick Release perfectly. A must for keeping ick at bay and snails and keeps you're water pretty too. I bought this to address an algae bloom. My aquarium is free of algae and is so clear and pristine. It replaced a Quiet1One 9000 pump which was nothing but trouble since I installed it. The hose is high quality and hooked right up to my new Eheim setup. The hose is high quality and hooked right up to my new Eheim setup.

  • Jardin 12mm to 16mm Hose Adapter Converter for Aquarium
  • Product Name : Hose Adapter; Used for : Fish Tank, Aquarium
  • Material : Plastic; Color : Gray
  • Port Outside Diameter : 12mm/0.47", 16mm/0.63"; Overall Size : 80 x 27mm/3.1" x 1"(L x D)
  • Net Weight : 16g
  • Package Content : 1 x Aquarium Hose Adapter
  • Manufacture: Dragonmarts Co. Ltd. / Uxcell
  • Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 1.06 x 1.06 inches; 0.32 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The JARDIN a12020600ux0069
  • Quality [star rating='2.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.8']

JARDIN a12020600ux0069 Final Thoughts

"Light indicator well."

Not having a free flow intake is what burns electric pump motors out. I came home to a bloom explosion and water that looked like kiwi sangria. Three days later everything was perfectly clear. UV lights do loose their effectiveness over time. One the first few days the water was so cloudy I couldn't see the U. Eheim is one of the best filters out there. After two more days of running, I turned it off because of the current.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(16 Points)

9. Red Sea Circulation Pump

User Ratings: 75 5

Red Sea 63340344 First Impressions

"Nice compact design."

The black and white pic is the tight shot to show the setup. Once I put this filter in I saw results in 2 days and better results by day 5. This filter worked exactly as it should. It's bulky and must be completely submerged so it's hard to miss in my tank. Great pump for CPR BakPak protein skimmer. I ordered this Pump and the next day it arrived. So now we all understand; this thing is legit.

  • Red Sea Circulation Pump
  • Quality and performance driven products for your pet
  • Tested for safety and health
  • Provide a better quality of living for your pet with Red Sea
  • Manufacture: Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 4 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 63340344
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Red Sea 63340344 Final Thoughts

"Functions as described."

And another and there's a decoration! I felt that was way to soon so I refused to purchase another from them. It was a great relief and manage to order this item at amazon. Best thing I've gotten for my tank in the year we’ve been fighting the algae issue. The flow rate is great for my 20 gallon. The COODIA UV filter is behind the big rose quartz on the left. General and super ich cures seemed to only kill my wallet and change water color.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(17 Points)

10. Marineland Eclipse 6 Replacement Pump Impeller Assembly (Part #PR1704, Model 99B)

MarineLand First Impressions

"Nice pump."

I have a 150 gallon aquarium with two Pacu's around 14 inches long. Work well till the pump itself died. Would have loved it if the new black colored hose was available at the time. It's totally silent, runs very cool, and is reliable so far. The most impressive thing about this pump is how quiet it is! There are all sorts of things you can do and setup's you can apply these pump's too. I had to harness the power of the Sun and dunk it into my tank but it worked.

  • Marineland Eclipse 6 Replacement Pump Impeller Assembly (Part #PR1704, Model 99B)
  • Manufacture: Marineland
  • Editor's Impressions Of The MarineLand
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

MarineLand Final Thoughts

"Flow is great!"

I would've spent more on just an air pump and stone than I did for this. It tasted delicious and looked great in my glass. Would have loved it if the new black colored hose was available at the time. Doing the math, this system should be able to run for almost a year. Anyways, I usually turn it on before i go to bed and off during the day. The water has cleared considerably, but it is still a tiny bit milky. It's totally silent, runs very cool, and is reliable so far.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(4 Points)

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