AQUANEAT Sponge Filter with Ceramic Media Balls for Fish Tank Up to 20 Gallon

Description

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:
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Product Dimension: 4.5”L x 1.75”W x 7.5”H <
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Sponge Dimension: 1.75”D x 3”H
Includes:
• 1 piece of sponge filter
• 2 bags of small ceramic balls
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.