{"product_id":"aquarium-sponge-filter","title":"Aquarium Sponge Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple sponge filter with a gentle flow that's easy on fry, shrimp and small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen the filter is too strong\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany power filters pull hard at the intake. Baby fish, shrimp and slow swimmers can get pushed around or drawn in, and the strong current leaves them little calm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGentle, steady filtration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater is drawn slowly through a large sponge, which traps debris and gives helpful bacteria a place to grow. The result is mechanical and biological filtration with a soft flow. When it gets dirty, rinse the sponge in old tank water and put it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo kinds of filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical and biological in one sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e a good fit for fry, shrimp and small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable ABS body:\u003c\/strong\u003e made for long-term use in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e pull it out, rinse the sponge, drop it back in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater:\u003c\/strong\u003e works in either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Pet Parents Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quiet, low-fuss filter for breeding and shrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall fish that aren't fighting a current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning that takes a minute, not an afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1× Aquarium sponge filter (gray)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical and biological\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on:\u003c\/strong\u003e an aquarium air pump with airline tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an air pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like most sponge filters, it runs on an aquarium air pump connected with airline tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for shrimp and baby fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponge covers the intake and the flow is gentle, which is why sponge filters are a common pick for fry and shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSqueeze and rinse the sponge in a bucket of old tank water. Skip tap water and soap so the helpful bacteria stay in the sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Happy Trails Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the sponge filter isn't the right fit for your tank, you have 30 days after your order arrives to request a return. Email \u003cstrong\u003ecustomersupport@happytrailspetshop.com\u003c\/strong\u003e first and we'll send you the return steps. If anything arrives damaged or defective, send us a photo right away so we can resolve it. Return shipping and any restocking fee for change-of-mind returns are explained in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Trails Pet Shop","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":41344386367621,"sku":"B0D7HMYBRZ","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6121\/3317\/files\/ITYiUBWucD5NEYiJ.webp?v=1756636734","url":"https:\/\/happytrailspetshop.com\/products\/aquarium-sponge-filter","provider":"HappyTrailsPetShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}