Features:
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Biochemical filtration: Sponge filter provides both mechanical and biological filtration. Also, the
air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles which increase the oxygen
solubility.
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New design: two media containers with ceramic ball inside to
accommodate bacteria necessary for biological balance and to remove toxic
ammonia and nitrite. You can also replace this ceramic media with other media
like carbon, ammonia absorbers, etc.
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Easy to set up &clean: Simply install an airline and an
air pump into the unit; Easy to clean, just rinse and squeeze in used aquarium
water.
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Recommend tank size:Up to 20 gallon, excellent for small size fish like dwarf cichlid, guppy,
killifish etc, or for hatcheries, shrimp tank, maternity tanks, betta tanks,
and fry tanks, as the filter produces minimal current and has almost no way to
suck the fish through the filter.
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Dimension: 4.5”L x
1.75”W x7.5”H
Dimensions:
• Product Dimension: 4.5”L x 1.75”W x
7.5”H <
• Sponge Dimension: 1.75”D x 3”H
Includes:
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1 piece of filter
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2 bags of small ceramic balls
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1 set of accessories: 4 pcs suction
cups, 4ft airline tubing,1 control valve, 1 tee, 1 non-return check valve
How
Does It Work?
A sponge filter uses bubbles of air from an external air pump, or an
integral water pump to draw water through the sponge.
As water is drawn out through the lift tube or pump, it is replaced by
water entering the sponge.
The surface of all the bubbles or pockets in the sponge provides a bed
for the bacteria of a biological filter.
The bacteria help to break down harmful waste (ammonia and nitrite).
What
Maintenance Does It Require?
The sponge will need to be rinsed every time it becomes dirty, about once
every 2 to 4 weeks.
It’s helpful to reserve the beneficial bacteria by washing the sponge
gently with water from the fish tank instead of tap water.
After 3 to 6 months’ usage, the micro holes of sponge is gradually
clogged by the tiny debris, the beneficial bacteria won’t have as much living
space as before.
So it is also recommended to replace the sponge once every three to six month or when the sponge gets worn out.