Mini Submersible Brushless Hydroponic Water Pump Small Aquarium Fountain Pump

• 【Wide Application】: High Performance Energy-efficient Pumps designed for use in Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls, Hydroponic systems, Irrigation systems and water features

• 【Warranty】: Super durable & reusable; Comes with 2-Year warranty; Any problems with the item you received, please contact us without hesitation

• This pump can be used in either wet or dry installations and features wet rotor/wet bearing technology for cooler running. Pre-filter screen handles large particles require less maintenance. Designed for fresh water use only.

• Compact design is great for space-saving on your aquariums and fish tanks. Multiple size insert fitting and suction cups included.

When do you need a hydroponic water pump?

For some systems like traditional DWC, Wicking, you do not need a water pump. But for Aquaponics, and some other hydroponic systems like RDWC, Bubbleponics (two variations of the DWC), Ebb & Flow, Aeroponics, etc., a water pump is a must.

It plays a critical job for the system by moving water and providing nutes for your plants/fish.

You must distinguish between a water pump and an air pump. The role of the water pump is to pump water while the air pump aerates the water.

In other words, a water pump moves water and nutrients while an air pump infuses oxygen into the water system.

When you cannot get plant roots to come into contact with the water like the classic Deep Water Culture, you have to use a pump to flow water to your plants. Without water, your plants are bound to die in several hours.

How efficient is the water pump?

Not all water pumps are the same. Some will be more powerful and efficient than the others. So you should look at how many GPH the water pump can move at different head heights.

If one pump gives a more GPH at the same head height than the others, this is a more efficient pump. But as you may have guessed, a more efficient water pump tends to be more expensive, but it will be more durable.