Rio pumps deliver high performance at an affordable price. Each Rio pump is fully submersible, can be used with wet-dry filters, venturi protein skimmers, under gravel filtering systems and ponds. Rio pumps have a ceramic shaft and are made of durable high impact plastic that makes the pump long lasting and dependable. Each pump is quiet and comes with a 6-foot power cord. These powerheads can be used in ponds, watergardens, aquariums, freshwater and saltwater. Can be used with reefs, inverts and more