Create a calm, stable refuge for sensitive fish and breeding fry with The Black Round Sponge Aquarium Filter. Powered entirely by standard air pressure, this quiet filtration system maintains crystal-clear water without harsh currents or motor noise, allowing delicate species like bettas to thrive in a natural environment.
Why You'll Love It
- Whisper-Quiet Operation: Runs silently using air power, protecting stressed fish and breeding setups from vibration.
- Gentle Water Movement: Designed specifically for species sensitive to strong pumps, such as dwarf cichlids and killifish.
- Dual Filtration Action: Combines mechanical trapping of waste and biological bacterial growth in one compact design.
- Cost-Effective Efficiency: Zero electricity consumption allows you to share a single air pump across multiple tanks.
- Stable Placement: A weighted pedestal base anchors the unit to the substrate, preventing unwanted floating.
Details
- Height: Stands 7 inches tall.
- Tube Length: Includes a pre-attached 3.2-foot air hose.
- Material: Constructed from dense black sponge and durable plastic components.
- Tank Depth Requirement: Requires a minimum water depth of 7 inches for proper placement.
Sizing & Care
- Capacity: Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquaria ranging from 5 to 40 gallons.
- Maintenance: Rinsing the sponge in removed tank water preserves beneficial bacteria better than tap water treatments.
- Setup: Connect the intake tube directly to any standard aquarium air pump to activate bubble activity.
