For improved bio filtration, improved aquarium filter efficiency (especially HOB filters). The Filter-Max Sponge pre-filters prevent fry, debris, and other material from being trapped in an aquarium filter intake.
Models Include: Filter Max 1, 2, & 3 as a well as please see our Pre-Filter with Filter Section (left side bar)
Rena Smart Aquarium HOB Filter
The Rena Smart Filter is revolutionary aquarium power filter (HOB), bringing the superior filtration of a canister filter to the back of the aquarium for simplicity of maintenance
ATI Hydro Sponge Filters
ATI Hydro Sponge Aquarium Filters for bio and mechanical aquarium filtration. New Hydrosponge Pro filter for high bio load tanks.
Also replacement sponges and parts for Hydro Sponge
SunSun Premium Economy Aquarium HOB Filter
The SunSun HBL-501 & 701 combines Dual (701) cartridges AND Dual (701) Bio Sponges for reliability and a price that beats many filters of half the capacity and double the price
This picture shows the filter with the surface skimmer attached to a FM #3 (or #2) as well as the sub-picture to the lower right showing the parts used.
The sub-picture in the upper right shows the Filter Max attached without the Skimmer attachment.
FILTER MAX WITH FILTER Diagram with M-200 attached to Filter Max Pre-Filter
The picture above shows the filter with the surface skimmer attached to a FM #3 (or #2) as well as the sub-picture to the lower right showing the parts used.
The sub-picture in the upper right shows the Filter Max attached without the Skimmer attachment.
Sometimes parts cannot always fit as snug as we would prefer with the many different filters available to adapt to (although sometimes the water pressure from a running filter will allow for a tighter fit). In these cases, simply adding a bit of teflon tape (or any tape, but Teflon works the best) around the piece in question will provide a more snug fit.
See this picture below for Teflon tape example:
A Filter Max can also be mounted to a power filter such as the Via Aqua 1300 pump shown in this diagram/picture above using the part that are provided by both the Filter Max and VA 1300 (a Filter Max #3 is recommended, although the #2 can work as well).
This application works well for using your Pump to other filters such a converted pond filter.
(Click to enlarge the picture)
Prevents debris such as dead fish and plant material from clogging the intake by distributing suction evenly down the length of the sponge.
Maintains the biological filtration when the main filter is changed or cleaned.
Vastly increases bio filtration capacity over many standard Aquarium Power Filters (HOB filters).
Can be used with most power heads as a temporary or permanent filter in aquariums, isolation tanks, holding tanks, etc.
Prevents small or baby fish from being suctioned into the main filter
Prevents anemone and invertebrates from being suctioned into the filter.
Traps larger waste particles, mechanically cleaning the water
Can be used with most outside filters, canister filters and power heads.
Increases depth of HOB filter intake by up to 6 inches (15 cm.) for better over all circulation (it is still recommended to have more than one independent filter or at least a separate air stone for best over all filtration results).
Increases longevity of filter cartridges (often by 300% +) of filter the Filter Max is attached to by removing a considerable amount of debris prior to entry into the filter, this in turn saves money with less filter cartridges purchased and less clogging hassles (especially with high efficiency filters such as the Rena Smart Filter).
Includes three adapters for use with various main filter intake tubes.
Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze in used tank water
Can be used in the vertical or horizontal position.
Available in three sizes A must for HOB (hang on back power filters), such as Via Aqua, Penguin (older models), SunSun, AquaTech, Aqueon or Whisper (or most others with round intake). As well the Filter Max fits most canister filters such as the Eheim, Via Aqua, Fluval & many others.
These pre-filters retain and improve biological filtration even when HOB filter media is changed. These pre filters also extend intervals between filter cartridge changes, saving money (and contrary to some opinions, improves the efficiency of cartridges by removing more coarse debris before entering the filter, thus allowing the cartridge to remove more fine debris)
Excellent to use with CO2 generators to better diffuse CO2 into the aquarium (you use these filters to diffuse the CO2 bubbles into the aquarium)
(Click on pictures for a larger view.
*Filter-Max I:
Sponge size 2 inches by 2.75 inches
Tank size: up to 20 gallon
Surface area: 30.6 sq. in. Price: $5.49Jump to Shopping Cart
*Filter-Max II:
Sponge size 4 inches by 2.75 inches
Tank size: up to 40 gallon
Surface area: 49.4 sq. in. Price: $6.49Jump to Shopping Cart
*Filter-Max III:
Sponge size 4 inches by 2.75 in
Tank size: over 40 gallon
Surface area: 49.4 sq. in.
(Note: the Filter Max #3 differs from the #2 not in sponge size, but in design, allowing a higher flow rate) Price: $6.99Jump to Shopping Cart
The Filter Max Adapts to most all round intakes (& Teflon tape can be used to make a more snug fit on less tight connections), here are the sizes of the adapters:
1-1/4 OD. 1-1/4 ID
1-1/8 OD, 1 ID
5/8 OD, ½ ID
7/8 OD, Ύ ID
All adapters can be connected to either the outside or the inside of the intake pipe for your filter, whatever works best.
Note:
There is not one round intake that I personally have not been able to connect a Filter Max together with, and I even once (with much modification and Teflon tape), connected a Filter Max to a square intake on an Emperor filter (please do not purchase a Filter Max thinking this will be a simple DIY modification to adapt it to a square filter intake, as it is not)
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Rena Smart Aquarium HOB Filter
ATI Hydro Sponge Filters
SunSun Premium Economy Aquarium HOB Filter
Rena XP Canister Filters
Diagram with M-200 attached to Filter Max Pre-Filter
