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Three Aqua Illumination flow lines are carried here. Nero powerheads go inside the display and are offered as the 3, 5 and 7. Orbit 2 and Orbit 4 are cross-flow pumps, spreading a wide band of water across the tank instead of firing one directional stream. Axis 20, 40 and 90 are centrifugal pumps for return and general utility work. Maintenance kits are stocked for both Orbit sizes. Identify which Orbit you own before ordering a kit, as the two do not share parts.

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AI Axis 20 Centrifugal Water Pump

Powerhead

AI Axis 20 Centrifugal Water Pump

Regular price $133.39
Sale price $133.39 Regular price $144.99
AI Axis 40 Centrifugal Water Pump

Powerhead

AI Axis 40 Centrifugal Water Pump

Regular price $173.41
Sale price $173.41 Regular price $188.49
AI Axis 90 Centrifugal Water Pump

Powerhead

AI Axis 90 Centrifugal Water Pump

Regular price $226.77
Sale price $226.77 Regular price $246.49
Nero 3 pump main image in aquarium.

Powerhead

AI Nero 3 Powerhead

Regular price $253.45
Sale price $253.45 Regular price $275.49
AI Nero 5 pump and controller for aquarium water flow

Powerhead

AI Nero 5 Powerhead

Regular price $346.83
Sale price $346.83 Regular price $376.99
AI Nero 7 Powerhead

Powerhead

AI Nero 7 Powerhead

Regular price $493.57
Sale price $493.57 Regular price $536.49
AI Orbit 2 Cross-Flow Pump

Powerhead

AI Orbit 2 Cross-Flow Pump

Regular price $400.19
Sale price $400.19 Regular price $434.99
AI Orbit 4 Cross-Flow Pump

Powerhead

AI Orbit 4 Cross-Flow Pump

Regular price $480.23
Sale price $480.23 Regular price $521.99
Aqua Illumination Orbit 2 Maintenance Kit
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Powerhead

Aqua Illumination Orbit 2 Maintenance Kit

Regular price $30.87
Sale price $30.87 Regular price $33.55
Aqua Illumination Orbit 4 Maintenance Kit
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Powerhead

Aqua Illumination Orbit 4 Maintenance Kit

Regular price $33.53
Sale price $33.53 Regular price $36.45

Three lines, three jobs

Aqua Illumination splits its flow hardware three ways. Nero powerheads mount inside the display and drive water across the aquascape, offered as 3, 5 and 7 with output rising through the range. Orbit units are cross-flow pumps: rather than firing a narrow jet they roll a wide sheet of water down the length of the tank. Axis pumps are centrifugal and belong under the tank, handling return duty from a sump or general water moving. A typical build pairs a return pump with one or more in-tank units.

Service kits

  • Maintenance kits are stocked for the Orbit 2 and the Orbit 4.
  • Each kit fits one pump size only and does not cross over.
  • Replacing wear parts is normal upkeep on a continuously running pump.

Which one fits

Nero works where flow should be aimed and tuned from a single point. Orbit answers the longer display, where consistent end-to-end movement counts for more than one powerful stream. Axis is sump equipment, not display equipment. When more than one in-tank unit is going into the same aquarium, work out the positions first - pumps pointed at each other cancel out.

J&L Aquatics was formed in December 1997

Our business was started from our love of the aquarium hobby. We at J&L Aquatics felt that the Canadian aquarist should have the option to purchase top quality supplies, equipment and livestock other than the generally over priced local retail stores.