Sobo is a Chinese aquarium accessories brand with a strong following among freshwater hobbyists in India. The brand covers virtually every category of everyday aquarium equipment, from air pumps and internal filters to canister filters, heaters, wavemakers and maintenance tools. Sobo products are known for being reliable, widely available and priced so that setting up or expanding a tank does not become an expensive exercise. Ocean Paws stocks Sobo air pumps, battery pumps and internal filters with pan India delivery.

Sobo Air Pumps

Air pumps are one of Sobo’s strongest product categories and the range covers tanks of all sizes. The SB series of mains-powered air pumps runs from compact single-outlet models for small tanks up to dual-outlet models for larger setups or running multiple sponge filters and air stones at once. Sobo air pumps are designed for quiet operation with steady, adjustable airflow. They connect to standard airline tubing and work with any air-driven filter, protein skimmer or air stone.

At Ocean Paws we stock the Sobo SB-108 Air Pump at ₹220 and the Sobo SB-548A Air Pump at ₹240, covering small to medium freshwater tanks.

Sobo Battery Powered Air Pumps

Sobo manufactures battery-operated air pumps designed for two situations where a mains pump cannot help. The first is fish transport, where you need to keep water oxygenated in a bag or bucket during transit. The second is power cuts, which can be dangerous for fish in a tank without aeration. A battery pump keeps your fish alive during an outage without needing any electrical connection. Sobo makes several battery pump models in different sizes and battery capacities.

Ocean Paws stocks the Sobo Battery 418 Pump at ₹650, a practical backup pump for freshwater tanks.

Sobo Internal Filters

Sobo’s internal submersible filters are among the most popular starter filters available in India. They sit inside the tank, draw water through a sponge and media chamber, and return filtered water through an adjustable outlet. The WP and 1050F series cover tanks from around 20 litres up to 150 litres, making them suitable for everything from a small betta tank to a medium community aquarium. They provide mechanical and biological filtration in a compact unit that is easy to clean and quiet to run.

Ocean Paws stocks the Sobo 1050F Internal Filter at ₹270, a good entry point for freshwater filtration.

Sobo Canister Filters

For larger tanks or setups that need more powerful filtration, Sobo produces external canister filters in the WP-C series. These sit outside the tank and pull water through a multi-stage media stack before returning it via a spray bar or outlet nozzle. Canister filters handle higher water volumes than internal filters and allow the use of custom media combinations including biological rings, activated carbon and fine mechanical pads. Sobo canisters are available in flow rates from around 600 litres per hour up to over 1000 litres per hour for tanks up to 300 litres.

Sobo Aquarium Heaters

Sobo makes submersible aquarium heaters in multiple wattages from 25W for nano tanks up to 300W for large systems. These are fully submersible glass heaters with adjustable thermostats and indicator lights. They are straightforward to use and widely available across India, making Sobo one of the go-to brands for replacement heaters in the Indian market.

Sobo Wavemakers and Circulation Pumps

The Sobo WP series wavemakers provide directional water movement inside the tank, which is important for oxygenation in larger freshwater tanks and essential for coral health in marine setups. Sobo wavemakers are compact, attach via suction cup to the tank wall, and are available in a range of flow rates suited to tanks from 50 to 500 litres. They are popular among reef keepers on a budget as an alternative to higher priced branded wavemakers.

Sobo Sponge Filters and Accessories

Sobo also produces bio sponge filters for air-driven biological filtration, as well as a range of aquarium accessories including airline tubing, check valves, suction cups and gravel siphons. These small consumables are the everyday items that keep an aquarium running and Sobo keeps them accessible and affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sobo

Are Sobo air pumps suitable for marine tanks?

Yes. Sobo air pumps work for marine and reef tanks wherever you need air-driven protein skimmers, air stones or sponge filters. The pump connects to standard airline tubing regardless of tank type.

What is the difference between the SB-108 and SB-548A?

The SB-108 is a single-outlet pump suited to smaller tanks. The SB-548A has higher output and works well for larger tanks or for running two outlets at once. Both use standard airline connections.

Does Ocean Paws stock all Sobo products?

We stock selected Sobo air pumps, battery pumps and internal filters. If you are looking for a specific Sobo model not listed on the site, message us on WhatsApp and we will check if we can source it for you.

About the Author

This page was written by Pavan, co-founder of Ocean Paws and an aquarium hobbyist with over 20 years of experience. He has kept and maintained everything from planted freshwater tanks to full reef systems, and brings that hands on knowledge to every product he stocks and recommends on this site.