{"product_id":"aquarium-sponge-filter-xy-180-xy-280-xy-380-bio-sponge-internal-fish-tank-filter-for-betta-shrimp-fry","title":"Aquarium Sponge Filter XY-180, XY-280 \u0026 XY-380 | Bio Sponge Internal Fish Tank Filter for Betta, Shrimp \u0026 Fry","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY-180 \/ XY-280 \/ XY-380 Aquarium Sponge Filter – Bio Sponge Internal Fish Tank Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your aquarium water cleaner and your aquatic pets healthier with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY Series Aquarium Sponge Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY-180, XY-280 and XY-380\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emechanical and biological filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these sponge filters trap suspended debris while providing a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize. The gentle, air-driven filtration makes them particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetta tanks, shrimp tanks, fry tanks, breeding tanks, planted aquariums and aquariums with small or delicate fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the XY Series Aquarium Sponge Filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐠 Mechanical + Biological Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sponge helps capture dirt, waste particles and suspended impurities while its porous surface provides a habitat for beneficial nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Gentle Water Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike high-flow power filters, the sponge filtration system provides gentle circulation, making it suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetta fish, shrimp, fry and other delicate aquatic life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦐 Ideal for Shrimp \u0026amp; Fry Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sponge design helps reduce the risk of small fish, fry and shrimp being pulled into a powerful filter intake, making it a popular choice for breeding and shrimp setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Great for Planted Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sponge filter provides filtration and water movement while maintaining relatively gentle flow, making it suitable for many planted aquarium setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💨 Air Pump Powered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XY sponge filter works with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium air pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Air drawn through the filter creates water movement and helps improve oxygenation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Air pump and airline tubing are not included unless specifically mentioned in the product variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧽 Easy to Clean \u0026amp; Reuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the sponge becomes dirty, remove it and gently rinse\/squeeze it using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater taken from the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during a water change. Avoid washing biological filter sponges with chlorinated tap water, as this can affect beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the Right XY Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY-180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall aquariums, nano tanks, betta tanks, fry \u0026amp; shrimp setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY-280\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall to medium aquariums, shrimp tanks \u0026amp; community setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXY-380\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-sized aquariums requiring greater sponge filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways select the filter according to your aquarium size, stocking level and required water flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta Fish Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFry \u0026amp; Breeding Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNano Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Fish Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarantine Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium sponge filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological \u0026amp; mechanical filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir-driven filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps support beneficial bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for shrimp and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to clean and maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable sponge media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact aquarium filtration solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquarium setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does a Sponge Filter Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the sponge filter to a suitable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium air pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using airline tubing. As air passes through the filter, water is drawn through the sponge. The sponge mechanically traps suspended particles while its porous surface provides an area for beneficial bacteria to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is gentle filtration and water movement without the strong intake associated with some conventional power filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Maintenance Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best biological performance, clean the sponge periodically depending on aquarium conditions. 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