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Sponge Filter — aquarium equipment

Sponge Filter

An air-driven filter with a sponge media. Perfect for breeding tanks and shrimp setups.

Specifications

Category

Filter

Brand

Model

Power

4 W

Suitable tank

10–100 L

Pros

Extremely gentle flow
Great biological filtration
No electricity needed for moving parts

Cons

Low mechanical capacity
Needs air pump
Ugly in display tanks

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