   ATI Hydro Sponge Filters for bio and mechanical aquarium filtration. New Hydrosponge Pro filter for high bio load tanks. |
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ATI Hydro Sponge Filters for bio and mechanical aquarium filtration. New Hydrosponge Pro filter for high bio load tanks. |
 ATI, Hydro Sponge Filter
By Lustar *Capable of moving more water than other sponge filters. *One inch diameter lift tube allows use of power head without adapters *Raised off bottom, no dead space. *Heavier base. *Can be used in the vertical or horizontal position. *Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze in used aquarium water (never tap water). *Made from Patented reticulated filter foam for higher flow rates and larger bacterial colonies, no other sponge filter compares! *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 HydroSponge Filter provides both mechanical and biological filtration. Aerobic bacteria colonize the sponge providing a bacterial substrate to facilitate the nitrogen cycle. *In addition, the Hydro-Sponge traps waste particles mechanically cleaning the water without trapping the baby fish. *Excels as a small tank or bowl filter, especially for bettas which have fins that can get easily trapped in HOB or other filter intakes. *Excels as a breeding filter, as baby (fry) are not trapped by sponge filters and the Hydro Sponge #1 Stackable allows for additional filtration and hiding places for fry *Great Discus filter, angelfish filter, hospital filter, or back up filter. Even the Primary filter for larger aquariums (two #5 Hydro Sponge filters can easily handle a 75 gallon aquarium); also consider using Hydro Pond Filters in larger aquariums and sumps (see link below) I have used these filters (with live rock)in Marine/ Reef aquariums, with GREAT results! MORE INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT SPONGE FILTERS BELOW CART, including a links to Pre Filters, Hydro Pond Filters (for large aquariums, sumps too), & our sponge filtration page which includes a sponge filter demonstration video TO PURCHASE, Please go to the Shopping Cart near the bottom of the page (hosted by Paypal). Or Google Buy it Now Button for single purchases. FIVE SIZES & REPLACEMENT SPONGES (To purchase, please see the Shopping Cart below; our standard credit card and PayPal cart or the Google single purchase buy button) Compare the REAL price of our Hydro Sponge filters to others AFTER shipping as our flat rate shipping is often less than others (example: a $7 #3 filter is not cheaper than ours when the other site charges $8.95 for shipping and we charge $6.95 shipping for a filter that is .50 more)  Hydrosponge filter 1; 2 H x 3-3/4 W (up to 20 gal.)-$5.59   Hydrosponge 1 Stackable; Great for adding on to your existing Hydro sponge #1 for breeding tanks (makes a great place to hide for fry between layers). Multiple layers can be added. -$4.79  Hydrosponge filter 2; 4 H x 2-3/4 W (up to 30 gal.)-$5.99 Hydrosponge filter 3; 4 H x 3-3/4 W (up to 40 gal.)-$7.49 Hydrosponge filter 5; 4 H x 5-3/4 W (up to 125 gal. and flow rates up to 400 gph) -$9.99(For even larger aquariums or large aquarium sumps with flow rates up to 1500 gph, consider the Hydro Pond Filters; see the link near the bottom of the page)  Hydro Sponge Filter #5 PRO 4 H x 5-3/4 W (up to 125 gal. and flow rates up to 400 gph) -$11.99*New high Flow reticulated sponge for higher bio loads that tend to clog regular sponge filters! *Up to 125 gal. and flow rates up to 700 gph (Click picture to enlarge for a better view)  Sponge Replacement 1-$1.99 Sponge Replacement 2 (fits Filter-Max II also)-$1.99 Sponge Replacement 3-$2.49 Sponge Replacement 5 -$3.99 Can be used for a replacement of the Hydro Sponge #4 (same height, but wider), converting your #4 into a better filter.  Sponge Replacement 5 Pro- $6.99 Other parts available: Bulls Eye- $1.29 Male Strainer- $1.29 Female Strainer- $1.29 Step- $1.29  Base- $2.99 5 lift tube- $.99 Set of two Air Diffusers - $.99 Compare our low shipping charges to other sites selling Hydro Sponge Filters, our shipping starts at only $6.45!  For our full Shipping & Return Policy Page (International Shipping, Express, ect.); Click Here IF YOU ARE MAKING MULTIPLE PURCHASES, PLEASE USE THE PAYPAL CART BELOW (The Google Buy it Now Button now is only for single purchases and has the shipping charges for the lower 48 US already added). Although you can use this button for international or purchases outside the 48 contiguous USA (or to PO Boxes) we will send a payment request for the difference, if applicable. For our full shipping policy (including overnight shipping), please click the Shipping Policy button. Please note we DO NOT offer all products through Google checkout. For PayPal problems contact us or use a different email address Below is our standard shopping Cart for single and ALL multiple purchases   AQUARIUM PRE-FILTERS: Sponge Pre filters for your canister, wet/dry, or power filters. Great for live bearer aquariums, baby aquariums, Etc. (including replacement sponges) HYDRO POND FILTERS -Economical Sponge Filters or Pre Filters for your Pond. The Hydro Pond Filters can be used alone or in combination with other pond filters.Also excellent for use in high flow aquarium sumps or similar.  SPONGE FILTER KIT COMBINATIONS -Four sizes; Basic, Air pump and #2 Sponge filter, Power Head #3 Sponge Filter, & Power Head #5 Sponge Filter  Million Air Pumps for air pumps, tubing and valves for your Hydro Sponge filter. Also avaialble are the ReSun Air PumpsSET 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. A pump, & airline tubing. Directions for use with a power head: Attach the power head to the lift tube. MAINTENANCE: Rinse the sponge with cool, running water weekly. Do not use hot or cold water as this will destroy the bacteria which colonize the sponge. Do not use soap or detergent when rinsing the sponge. BASICS; When your Sponge Filter is attached to an air pump, the rising column of air in the tube pulls water with it. You can measure the water flow (which can be useful to know) by slightly tilting the filter with the top of the outflow just above the aquarium water line and timing the fill rate into a pitcher or gallon jug. If it fills the jug in 30 seconds, you multiply 2 times per minute times 60 or 120 gallons per hour. (See diagram upper right, click to enlarge) You can also add an air stone to the end of your tubing in the outflow tube to produce more bubbles and more lift. When attached to a power head, the pump pulls the water thru the sponge media. For much more information including a Installation Video and a diagram of an air pump/sponge filter set up and lift tube circulation patterns; please visit this Article:  SPONGE FILTRATION Hydro Sponge Review from Renee (goldenpuon) from Everything Aquatic I thought I'd write a review of the Hydro Sponge filters I purchase from Carl a while back. The results are excellent too. Better than any sponge filter I've ever owned. It picks up fish waste very well and now I have to do less than half the cleaning for my tank. I had a guppy tank I was cleaning every two days with a micro filter installed. Now I all I have to do is clean it every 1 1/2 weeks! The Hydro Sponge also creates a good amount of water disturbance with very few bubbles produced making it a great for providing oxygen for fish. Its quality is just as good, if not better than most power filters out there. It is also small and doesn't take up much space while providing a great place for beneficial bacteria to grow. This makes it much more useful than really any other filter for tanks with high ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. It is also much less expensive than filters that require a carbon. All you have to do is replace the sponge every 6 months and it costs little more than a dollar while carbons in power filter must be changed at least every month each costs a few dollars. One of the best filters I've ever owned, I highly recommend it for aquariums of all sizes! Hope you guys like my review. 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