AQUANEAT Aquarium Bio Sponge Filter Breeding Fry Betta Shrimp Nano Fish Tank (Large up to 60Gal)

Key Feature Sponge Filter Provide Both Mechanical And Biological Filtration Also The Air Infusion Chamber Produces Minute Bubbles Which Increase The Oxygen Solubility Easy To Set Up Simply Install An Airline Into The Unit And Turn On The Air Pump Easy To Clean 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 Specification Product Dimension 4.5 D X 8.0 H Max. Tank Size 60 Gal Package Includes 1 Pcs Of Sponge Filter How Does It Work A Sponge Filter Uses Bubbles Of Air From An External Air Pump Or An Integral Water Pump To Draw Water Through The Sponge. As Water Is Drawn Out Through The Lift Tube Or Pump It Is Replaced By Water Entering The Sponge. The Surface Of All The Bubbles Or Pockets In The Sponge Provides A Bed For The Bacteria Of A Biological Filter. The Bacteria Help To Break Down Harmful Waste Ammonia And Nitrite . What Maintenance Does It Require? The Sponge Will Need To Be Rinsed Every Time It Becomes Dirty About Once Every 2 To 4 Weeks. Its Helpful To Reserve The Beneficial Bacteria By Washing The Sponge Gently With Water From The Fish Tank Instead Of Tap Water. After 3 To 6 Months Usage The Micro Holes Of Sponge Is Gradually Clogged By The Tiny Debris The Beneficial Bacteria Wont Have As Much Living Space As Before. So It Is Also Recommended To Replace The Sponge Once Every Three To Six Month Or When The Sponge Gets Worn Out.