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Saltwater Aquarium Pump Setups (Air & Water)

How to Set Up Saltwater Aquarium Air and Water Pumps

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com Guides

There are many types of pumps used in saltwater aquariums. Some serve a specific purpose, while others can be used for multiple jobs. Learn all about air, powerhead, water and other types of pumps, how they work and ways to install or plumb them into your system.

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How To Use Powerheads for Water Circulation

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Top Air Pump Picks

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Top 7 Wavemaker Picks

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Top Powerhead Picks

Read reviews and compare prices on aquarium powerheads that your Guides consider to be some of the best choices on the market.