This air operated sponge filter is suitable for aquarium with a maximum capacity of 15 gallons (68 litres), ideal for fry rearing tanks where other filters are unsuitable, but can be used in any freshwater aquarium. Approx 35cm high when telescopic airlift is fully extended, 23cm in lowest position.
How it works
The air operated sponge filter works in 2 ways. First, the airlift draws water through the foam element where organic debris in water adheres to the surface of the filter.
Secondly, whilst the large particles remain on the outer surface, smaller particles are drawn into the pores of the foam element where bacteria break them down by biological action and render them harmless. This biological action can take up to 4 weeks from the initial installation of the filter before it becomes fully functional.
Instructions for use
Remove the air operated sponge filter from the packaging and place in the aquarium. Then squeeze the foam several times until it becomes saturated with water.
Attach the filter to the inside of the aquarium in an upright position by means of the suction cups.
Attach airline, (not included) from an air pump (not included) and adjust the airflow to give a steady stream of bubbles.
The air operated sponge filter will start working immediately to remove water borne particles, but will take up to 4 weeks to become biologically active.
Maintenance
The air operated sponge filter should be removed and rinsed with waste aquarium water in order to remove the accumulation of dirt within the filter element. Using aquarium water avoids destroying the beneficial bacteria that live within it.
PLEASE NOTE, Apperance may vary as sometimes the product may be green not black as shown.
This is a filter ONLY, you will require a small air pump & airline to operate the filter.
