AQUANEAT Air Powered Sponge Filter with Ceramic Media Balls, Small, for betta fry shrimp fish tank, with 2 spare sponges

The AQUANEAT air powered sponge filter is a small filter for tanks up to 20 gallons, and the package holds one double sponge filter with two ceramic media containers, a bag of ceramic media balls and two spare sponges. It runs on air: an airline and an air pump are needed to set it up, and neither is included. The two containers hold the ceramic balls, and the manufacturer lists dwarf cichlid, guppy and killifish among the small fish it suits.

• Filter type: air powered sponge filter, double sponge body
• Media containers: two, with ceramic balls inside
• Spare sponges: two, packed in the containers
• Tank size: up to 20 gallons

The manufacturer's cleaning method for this sponge filter

The maker's cleaning method is to rinse and squeeze the sponges in used aquarium water. That is the only care step the manufacturer gives for this filter.

What the AQUANEAT filter package holds

• One double sponge filter with two media containers
• One bag of ceramic media balls
• Two spare sponges, packed inside the two containers

Setting up the filter with an air pump

Setting the filter up requires an airline and an air pump, which the package does not supply. Once connected, the air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles, and the manufacturer describes the result as mechanical and biological filtration.

Checks before you buy this filter

The ceramic media in the two containers can be swapped for other media if you prefer a different type. The manufacturer states there is almost no way for fish to be sucked through the filter, and the filter produces minimal current.

Small fish and tanks the manufacturer names

The manufacturer lists dwarf cichlid, guppy and killifish among the small fish this filter suits. Hatcheries, shrimp tanks, maternity tanks, betta tanks and fry tanks are the tank types it names for the filter as well.

Questions about the sponge filter

What tank size does this filter suit?

The manufacturer recommends tanks up to 20 gallons. A 20-gallon tank sits at the top of that range.

What do I need besides the filter to run it?

An airline and an air pump are required for setup, and both are separate from the package. The package itself holds the filter, the ceramic balls and the spare sponges.

How many spare sponges come with it?

Two spare sponges are included, packed inside the two media containers. The filter body itself carries the double sponge.

Can I use a different filter media in the containers?

Yes. The ceramic media in the two containers can be replaced with other media.

How should I clean the sponges?

Rinse and squeeze them in used aquarium water, which is the method the manufacturer gives.