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Aquarium Filter and Pump Aquarium Starter Kits |
 Aquarium Pump Kit or Filter Kit
Aquarium Kits for filtration, circulation and water conditioning. We have a choice of 8 different combinations; the Basic, the #2, #3A, #3B, #3 twin, #5A, #5B, & #5C. For tropical fish a heater/thermometer is recommended, otherwise gravel and possibly lights is all you need once you purchase an aquarium. These kits (or our Via Aqua M100/200 filters) are a superior idea to low end starter filters commonly sold at big box stores such as Wal Mart. You can purchase basic aquarium & gravel there and then purchase one of these kits or similar here for a better starter aquarium set up. It should be noted, that despite the many modern and often expensive filters on the market, that many controlled tests (that many advanced aquarium keepers/breeders are aware of) show the superiority of sponge filtration, making these inexpensive kits a vastly better value not only in cost, but in effectiveness. Please see this article for more about the benefits of sponge filtration: Aquarium & Pond Sponge Filtration We also sell superior aquarium lamps that will fit in standard “screw in” incandescent and allow the keeping of live plants or simply better more natural lighting. Please click all pictures below for a better view & scroll 2/3 down the page to purchase.  Basic Pump Kit;includes Million Air 80 Pump or ReSun 9600 Pump, 4" airstone, 5' airline tubing, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner.ONLY $8.99  Filter Kit #1 (For 2-10 Gallon Aquariums).Includes: Million Air 80 Pump, Hydro Sponge 1 Filter, 5' airline tubing, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner. ONLY $13.99  Filter Kit #2 (For 5-20 Gallon Aquariums).Includes: ReSun 9600 or Million Air 80 Pump, 5' airline tubing, Hydro Sponge 2 Filter, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner.ONLY $14.99  HYDRO SPONGE II*Capable of moving more water than other sponge filters. *Raised off bottom, no dead space. *Heavier base. *Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze in used aquarium water (never tap water). *Extra sponges can be purchased and kept in the aquarium for quick bio-cycling of new aquariums, hospital tanks, or replacement of the old sponge when worn out *The Hydro-Sponge TM Filter provides both mechanical and biological filtration. Aerobic bacteria colonize the sponge providing a bacterial substrate to facilitate the nitrogen cycle.  ReSun 9600 Pump or Million Air 80 Air Pumps• 2.5 Watts • 1.5 L/ minute • Compare to Whisper 40  Filter Kit #3A (For 15-35 Gallon Aquariums).Includes: ReSun 9601 Air Pump, Hydro Sponge 3 Filter, 5' airline tubing, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner. ONLY $16.99  Filter Kit #3B (For 15-35 Gallon Aquariums).Includes: Via Aqua 480 Pump, Hydro Sponge 3 Filter, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner. ONLY $19.99  NEWFilter Kit #3 TWIN (For TWO 15-35 Gallon Aquariums OR ONE 40-60 Gal. Aquarium). Includes: Million Air 600 or ReSun 9602 Twin Air Pump, (2) Hydro Sponge 3 Filters, 10 feet of air line tubing, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner. ONLY $28.99  HYDRO SPONGE III*Capable of moving more water than other sponge filters. *Raised off bottom, no dead space. *Heavier base. *Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze in used aquarium water (never tap water). *Extra sponges can be purchased and kept in the aquarium for quick bio-cycling of new aquariums, hospital tanks, or replacement of the old sponge when worn out *The Hydro-Sponge TM Filter provides both mechanical and biological filtration. Aerobic bacteria colonize the sponge providing a bacterial substrate to facilitate the nitrogen cycle.  RESUN 9601 AIR PUMP* 1.8 L/ minute * Great single outlet pump where more power is needed, but a double outlet is not desired.  VIA AQUA 480 PUMP* Energy efficient * Extremely quiet * Oil-Free * 6’ grounded cord *Maximum head: 4' *Dimensions: 3" L x 1 7/8" W x 2 3/8" H *Wattage: 11 *GPH: 200 *Variable flow control: yes *Output: 1/2"  Now Available!Filter Kit #5A (For 30-60 Gallon Aquariums). Includes: ReSun 9601 Air Pump, Hydro Sponge 5 Filter, 5' airline tubing, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner. *The air pump method is the simplest sponge filter set up ONLY $18.99 Filter Kit #5B (For 30-60 Gallon Aquariums). Includes: Via Aqua 480 Pump, Hydro Sponge 5 Filter, and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner.ONLY $22.99  Filter Kit #5C (For 40-60 Gallon Aquariums).Includes: Via Aqua 480 Pump, Hydro Sponge 5 PRO Filter (higher flow rates!), and Jungle Start Right Water Conditioner.ONLY $24.99  Jungle Start Right is a top quality water conditioner that removes, chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and heavy metals. It instantly ages aquarium water and promotes fish slime coat production. Also available separately; 4" Airstone $.79 For more Aquarium Pumps; Click below AQUARIUM PUMPS  For our full Shipping & Return Policy Page (International Shipping, Checkout Info. Express, etc.); Click the button to the left*Please use the Cart below to purchase products from this page AND all other pages at American Aquarium Products. *Compare the real cost AFTER shipping is added, our shipping is often much less!! *For Credit Card Problems (or PayPal) please see our contact page: Contact Us Page *We no longer Ship Internationally except Canada, UK, Australia Below is our standard shopping Cart for single and ALL multiple purchases  SET UP: Rinse and squeeze the sponge under water and slip the sponge on the strainer. Directions for use with a air stone (optional): Connect air stone to the bottom of the bull's eye, then connect bull's eye to the top of the strainer. Then connect air line tubing to the bull’s eye on the sponge filter and the other end of the air line tubing to an air pump. Suggestions for air pump applications: *The sponge usually will try and float when new (it will gain more weight over a few weeks as beneficial nitrifying bacteria form), I often will brace the Sponge Filter with décor/rocks for at least the first few weeks. *The optional air diffusers will slightly increase flow and lower water surface agitation, however they are not required for proper sponge filter function (when run with an air pump). For more about Sponge Filter set up (Diagrams too), please see this article: Aquarium & Pond Sponge Filtration  Directions for use with a power head: Attach the power head to the lift tube. See picture to the left (click to enlarge) Suggestions for power head applications; *Often I secure the power head/sponge combination to the aquarium with décor/rocks (this also hides the sponge from view) as well as the suction holders available with most power heads. *The Strainer attachment of the Via Aqua 480 can be further tightened to the cone shaped adapter by wrapping 4-5 windings of Teflon tape around the base of the strainer, than adding the cone adapter over the strainer and Teflon tape. After this forcing the cone shaped adapter firmly into the lift tube should result in a very tight fit. Sponge Filter Demonstration Video | MILLION AIR; AIR PUMP, | Via Aqua 80 | Via Aqua 305 | Via Aqua 306 | Via Aqua 302 Power Filter | Via Aqua 480 | Via Aqua 1300 | Via Aqua 2600 | Via Aqua 3300 | Via Aqua 750 Canister Filter | Aquarium_heater | Aquarium Pump Kit | Aquarium-bulb | Helios | Aquariums | Vita-Life-Filter | | Via Aqua | U.V. 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