KEY FEATURE:
Double
design
sponge filter
provide
both mechanical and biological filtration,
a
lso, the air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles which
increase the oxygen solubility
EASY TO SET
UP:
Simply install an airline into the
unit and turn on the air pump
EASY TO CLEAN: Simply rinse and squeeze sponge in tank water
RECOMMEND TANK
SIZE:
U
p to
1
0 gallon, excellent for small size fish like dwarf cichlid, guppy,
killifish etc., or for hatcheries, maternity tanks, and fry tanks, as the
filter produces minimal current and has almost no way to suck the fish through
the filter
SPECIFICATION:
• Model: XY-2831
• Product Dimension: 4”L x 1.8”W x 6.25”H
•
Sponge Dimension: 1.8”D x 3.0”H
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
4 PCS of sponge Filter
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 sponge is a mechanical filter and the surface of all the bubbles or
pockets in the sponge provide a bed for the bacteria of a biological filter.
The bacteria help to break down harmful waste (ammonia and nitrite).
Sponge filters provide both mechanical and biological filtration.
Most sponge filters are reasonably efficient filters for small volume
tanks.
These filter are excellent for small size fish like dwarf cichlid, guppy,
killifish etc., or for hatcheries, maternity tanks, and fry tanks, as the
filter produces minimal current and has almost no way to suck the fish through
the filter.
Also, the air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles which increase the
oxygen solubility.
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.
That’s when the sponge filter starts to lose its efficiency.
So it is also recommended to replace the sponge once every three to six
month or when the sponge gets worn out.
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Replacement Sponge