Boyu · Water / return pump
FP Series Submersible Pump
- Flow
- 300–1,350 L/h
- Power
- 5–19 W
Adding gentle, spread-out circulation to a medium tank or powering a simple internal filter.
4 models
Dophin · Water / return pump
Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump
Compact square submersible pumps from 300 to 5000 L/h. The three largest get a carry handle and a flow controller.
Updated
300–5,000 L/h4.5–120 W7 models
Will it suit my tank?
litres
Best for
A return pump for a sump, a DIY filter or water changes, sized to your head height.
Worth knowing
Watts climb steeply on the bigger models (120 W for the PC-5000), so check running cost if it will run all day.
What stands out
- Seven sizes, 300 to 5000 L/h
- Up to 3 m head on the largest
- Flow controller on PC-3000, PC-4000, PC-5000
- Suction-cup feet
Models and specs
| Model | Flow | Max head | Power | Tank size | Dimensions (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-300 | 300 L/h | 0.5 m | 4.5 W | up to 50 L | 7 × 4.4 × 5.5 cm |
| PC-500 | 500 L/h | 0.5 m | 6 W | up to 100 L | 7 × 4.4 × 5.5 cm |
| PC-1000 | 1,000 L/h | 1 m | 10 W | up to 300 L | 8 × 5 × 6 cm |
| PC-2000 | 2,000 L/h | 1.8 m | 36 W | up to 400 L | 11 × 6 × 10 cm |
| PC-3000 | 3,000 L/h | 2 m | 45 W | up to 500 L | 14 × 6.5 × 11 cm |
| PC-4000 | 4,000 L/h | 2.8 m | 84 W | up to 600 L | 16 × 8 × 12.5 cm |
| PC-5000 | 5,000 L/h | 3 m | 120 W | up to 800 L | 16 × 8 × 12.5 cm |
- Brand
- Dophin
- Figures quoted
- 230 V / 50 Hz version
Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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- Flow
- 740–1,565 L/h
- Power
- 12.5–28 W
Undergravel plates, sump returns or DIY top filters that need decent head in a narrow space.
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Boyu · Water / return pump
SP-100 / SP-101 Series Powerhead
- Flow
- 300–1,850 L/h
- Power
- 4.5–35 W
Anyone needing a cheap general-purpose pump for circulation, a DIY filter or a small sump return.
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Boyu · Water / return pump
SP-1000 Series Submersible Pump
- Flow
- 300–1,400 L/h
- Power
- 8–34 W
Small sump returns, DIY filters and general water moving jobs around the fish room.
5 models
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump, drawn from its specs.
What size tank is the Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump for?
The maker rates it by model: PC-300 up to 50 L, PC-500 up to 100 L, PC-1000 up to 300 L, PC-2000 up to 400 L, PC-3000 up to 500 L, PC-4000 up to 600 L, PC-5000 up to 800 L.
Who is the Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump best for?
A return pump for a sump, a DIY filter or water changes, sized to your head height.
Is there anything to watch out for with the Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump?
Watts climb steeply on the bigger models (120 W for the PC-5000), so check running cost if it will run all day.
What are the alternatives to the Dophin PC Series Submersible Pump?
Other pumps worth comparing: Boyu FP Series Submersible Pump, Boyu PGB Series Submersible Pump, Boyu SP-100 / SP-101 Series Powerhead. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.