AQUANEAT Aquarium Sponge Filter Breeding Fry Betta Shrimp Nano Fish Tank 4pcs (Large up to 60Gal)
$18.98
Price: $18.98
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Product Description
Sponge Filter
How Does It Work?
Sponge filter uses bubbles of air from an external air pump, or an integral water pump to draw water through the sponge.
What Maintenance Does It Require?
The sponge need to be rinsed about every 2 to 4 weeks. It’s helpful to wash the sponge gently with water from the fish tank instead of tap water.
It is good to replace the sponge after 3 to 6 months’ usage as the holes of sponge is gradually clogged by the tiny debris.
Key Features Sponge filter provide both mechanical and bio filtration Easy to set up & clean Safe for fish as the filter produces minimal current Includes: 4pcs sponge filter
Great for tanks up to 60Gal
Great for tanks up to 60Gal. 4.5 inches in diameter and 8 inches in height.
Easy to clean
Constructed with detachable parts allows you to easily take it apart for cleaning or replacement.
Air Powered
The air chamber produces tiny bubbles which increase the oxygen solubility of water. Air Pump Not Included.
Clean with tank water
Helpful to wash the sponge gently with water from the fish tank instead of tap water.
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4.7 out of 5 stars 8,866
4.7 out of 5 stars 8,866
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Dimension
1.5″x3″ 2″x4.75″ 3″x6.5″ 3.5″x8″ 4.5″x8″
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Package Dimensions : 9.88 x 9.65 x 6.18 inches; 2.54 Pounds
Item model number : SF-A004x4
Date First Available : May 16, 2017
Manufacturer : AQUANEAT
ASIN : B07234RMMT
Country of Origin : China
Sponge filter provide both mechanical and bio filtration, also, the air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles which increase the oxygen solubility
Easy to set up& clean: simply install an airline into the unit and turn on the air pump, simply rinse and squeeze sponge in tank water
Recommend tank size: up to 60 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
Dimension: 4.5″D X 8.0″H
Includes: 4 pcs of sponge filter
Customers say
Customers find the sponge filter works well, particularly for baby koi tanks, and appreciate its excellent quality and value for money. Customers praise its size, with one noting it’s designed for 10-gallon aquariums or less, and its effectiveness in keeping water crystal clear. They like its ease of cleaning, as it can be rinsed and reused, and find it easy to set up and maintain.
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Geoff –
AQUANEAT Aquarium Sponge Filter
Economically priced. Great for additional biological filtration and aeration in smaller tanks.
Amazon Customer –
Great filtration for an unbelievable price; ignore negative reviews
I’m 49 and have been an aquarium hobbiest since I was six. My local aquarium store manager talked me into a sponge filter after years of using underground, canister, and hang-on filters. The 4-pack deal on these was just too hard to pass up. Currently running one as my sole source of filtration on a 29 gallon stocked with approx 30 fish–10 each of Tiger Barbs, Serpae Tetras, and Zebra Danios.Ask yourself, why do fish stores almost universally use sponges on their tanks, entrusting hundreds of thousands of dollars in fish inventory to their operation? Answer: It’s the only system that provides fantastic biological filtration in a simple, bulletproof design. Power goes out, your $500 canister filter doesn’t come back on, and the clock is ticking on your fish as the oxygen quickly starts to dissipate. The biological filtration on a sponge never goes off. Your fish can survive for days, even weeks if the pump is tripped.Second question: Then why aren’t sponge filters more popular in the aquarium hobby? A sponge filter is a single component joined by a tube to a pump. The filter, tubing, and pump (plus an air stone and check valve) will set you back about $20 and last for years. A canister filter costs anywhere from $100-$500, has about 50 parts that can break, and requires regular maintenance and/or replacement of the filter and media trays. Plain and simple, sponge filters are not popular because filter manufacturers can’t make money off them. Why would the manufacturers and by extension pet stores try to sell you something you’ll NEVER need to replace?A few words about the negative reviews. One guy says they never sink. FALSE. Drop it in your tank, let it soak for an hour, then reach in while the sponge is submerged and give it a good squeeze. It will drop like a rock.Another reviewer says they’re loud. FALSE. I modified mine with an air stone to make the bubbles smaller, hooked it up to a Tetra Whisper pump rated for a 40 gallon tank, and it’s practically silent–infinitely quieter than the hang-on filter it replaced.Yet another reviewer complained about the lack of directions. Well, that’s a problem only if you’re living in the year 1994. YouTube is your friend. Within about five minutes you’ll know everything about sponge filter installation, including how to do the air stone mod.Some legitimate drawbacks? Minus the air stone modification, I feel the the bubbles are too big and the system is noticeably louder. For the manufacturer to suggest that an air stone is not needed is like a mechanic telling you your car doesn’t need a muffler. Secondly, this is a big, beefy filter. If you’re into an aquarium looking as natural as possible, a giant black sponge in the corner isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing of tank decors. And lastly, if your light source is close to the surface of the water, the mineral deposits from the bubbles will build up pretty fast on your light cover.
Alex –
Recommended
These aquarium sponge filters are fantastic and incredibly efficient at removing debris and impurities from the water, keeping my aquarium clean and healthy. The filter is also very affordable and easy to maintain. I highly recommend this sponge filter to any aquarium owner looking for a reliable and effective filtration solution.
Scott –
Great filter, very inexpensive to buy and use
I have a fish room with 39 tanks, I ran power filters on all my tanks for year. Filter media got too expensive so I switched to box filters but they are a pain to keep up on maintenance. I switched to sponge filters after doing the research and could not be happier. I still have to run canister filters on my turtle and flower horn tanks, but I run these sponge filters on everything else. A simple partial water change and a quick rinse of the filter in a bucket of tank water and you are all set. I have a high quality linear air compressor to power all my sponge filters.
Jeffrey Valis –
I love them
Water is crystal clear. These are great to have on hand if you fish have babies or you have to set up an emergency hospital tank. I wouldn’t use these solo in a large tank as they don’t remove debris, but for small tanks under 40 gallons they’re fantastic. Great for beta tanks too as they’re much safer than hang on filters. Definitely buy! But make sure you have a good air pump to go along side or it won’t be as effective.
Ryan Hansen –
Good quality
Good quality
James Trent –
Aquarium Sponge Filters
I have bought these for a rack of 10 gallon shrimp tanks. And they work great for that. I have used this brand of sponge filters for many years.
Anthony –
Best bang for your buck. Nice coarse sponges
4 filters for 19 bucks? YES PLEASE! The sponges are nice and coarse. I bought these to sit in my indoor pond so that I have cycled filtration for other tanks. I will be purchasing more! TY
wayne –
Great value for money delivery always wuick
Kindle Customer –
Great sponge filters
Gareth Rasmussen –
I order these and 2 came damaged but did not stop me using them. what stopped me using them was the clear plastic cylinder could not connect to the bottom base as there is not enough room to clip on and the hose does not connect because its only like 2mm long. It’s like they didn’t factor that in when they got moulded. Don’t think it’s the seller but the manufacturer.