Sponge filters work by drawing aquarium water through the porous sponge. This provides mechanical filtration by trapping physical debris, and with its large porous surface area provides a home for beneficial, nitrifying bacteria, which break down biological waste into less toxic elements.
Sponge Filters are great for:
- Fry tanks
- Betta bowls
- Hospital/Quarantine tanks
- New aquarium start up
- Pre-filter for canisters
Benefits of the Aqua One Sponge Filters:
- Suction caps to fix filter to the back of the tank
- Easy to assemble
- Available in a range of sizes
- Simple to maintain
- Safe to be used with baby fish of any size
- Can be operated with an air pump
- Adjustable height
Code | Model | For Aquariums Up To: | Dimensions |
19887 | Filter Air 15 | 15L | 5.5L x 4.5W x 13H cm |
19888 | Filter Air 20 | 20L | 7.5L x 4.5W x 13.5H cm |
19889 | Filter Air 25 | 25L | 14L x 4.5W x 14H cm |
19890 | Filter Air 40 | 40L | 10L x 5.5W x 22.5H cm |
19891 | Filter Air 60 | 60L | 17L x 5.5W x 22.5H cm |
Tips
In order to keep the filter biologically active, rinse the sponge in a bucket of aquarium water only (NOT TAP WATER - the chlorine in tap water will kill the beneficial bacteria). Squeeze the sponge out several times in the bucket. Discard the used water in the bucket, DO NOT add the dirty water back into the aquarium.