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Tetratec Air Pump APS400

Tetratec Air Pump APS400

The quiet and powerful range of air pumps from Tetra available in a range of five models. A unique design which includes sound absorbing chambers to improve the quiet running.


The APS400 produces 400 l/h airflow and is suitable for an aquarium of 250 to 600 litres capacity.

£31.99

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