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Features: Sponge filter provide both mechanical and biological filtration, also, the air infusion chamber produces minute bubbles which increase the oxygen solubility Safe for fish: soft sponge material, traps floating debris and won't suck up your fish 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 10 gallon, excellent for small size fish like betta, dwarf cichlid, guppy, killifish,glofish etc., or for hatcheries, maternity tanks, nano tanks and fry tanks, as the filter produces minimal current and has almost no way to suck the fish through the filter Dimension: Recommend Tank Size: 10 GAL Size of Sponge: 2.0"D X 4.75"H Includes: 1 piece of sponge filter How Does It Work? A sponge filter uses bubbles of air from an 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. A sponge filter will provide both mechanical and biological filtration. What Maintenance Does It Require? The sponge will need to be rinsed every time it becomes dirty, about every 2 to 4 weeks. It’s 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 won’t have as much living space as before. That’s when the sponge filter starts to lose its efficiency. So it is also recommended to replace the sponge once every three to six month or when the sponge gets worn out.