{"product_id":"aquaneat-air-powered-sponge-filter-small","title":"AQUANEAT Air Powered Sponge Filter with Ceramic Media Balls, Small, for betta fry shrimp fish tank, with 2 spare sponges","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: air powered sponge filter, double sponge body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia containers: two, with ceramic balls inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare sponges: two, packed in the containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank size: up to 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe manufacturer's cleaning method for this sponge filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the AQUANEAT filter package holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne double sponge filter with two media containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of ceramic media balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo spare sponges, packed inside the two containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting up the filter with an air pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChecks before you buy this filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmall fish and tanks the manufacturer names\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the sponge filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat tank size does this filter suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends tanks up to 20 gallons. A 20-gallon tank sits at the top of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need besides the filter to run it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many spare sponges come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo spare sponges are included, packed inside the two media containers. The filter body itself carries the double sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a different filter media in the containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The ceramic media in the two containers can be replaced with other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I clean the sponges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse and squeeze them in used aquarium water, which is the method the manufacturer gives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUANEAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475788689471,"sku":null,"price":29.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/aquaneat-sponge-filter-small.jpg?v=1794675938","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/aquaneat-air-powered-sponge-filter-small","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}