Elevate your aquarium’s water quality with the XINYOU XJ-2813 Bio Sponge Filter. This highly effective, air-driven filtration system is the perfect, low-cost solution for providing both mechanical and biological filtration while simultaneously increasing essential oxygen levels in your tank. Ideal for all aquarium setups, it is especially gentle and safe for breeding tanks, shrimp colonies, fry (baby fish), and fish species that prefer minimal current, such as Bettas.

✨ Key Features & Benefits:

• Superior Dual Filtration: The porous sponge offers excellent mechanical filtration, trapping physical debris and waste, while its vast surface area cultivates colonies of beneficial nitrifying bacteria for robust biological filtration, effectively breaking down toxic Ammonia and Nitrite.

• Optimal for Sensitive Habitats: Its air-powered operation creates gentle water flow and minimal current, preventing delicate fish, fry, or shrimp from being sucked into the filter intake.

• Increased Oxygenation: The air-lift system supplies the water with much-needed oxygen, promoting a healthier aquatic environment. It also reduces noise compared to some power filters.

• Versatile Installation: The XJ-2813 is designed for stand-alone use in smaller tanks (up to approximately 380 Liters) or can be used as an exceptional pre-filtration unit for external or top-mounted filters, protecting your main filter media and prolonging its maintenance cycle.

• Easy Maintenance: The modular design allows for simple cleaning and replacement.

• Durable & Reusable: The high-quality bio-sponge is built for continuous use and maintains its shape after cleaning.

💡 Uses and Applications:

• Breeding and Fry Tanks: Provides gentle, safe filtration that won’t harm baby fish.

• Shrimp Tanks: Ideal for maintaining clean water without the risk of suction to delicate shrimp.

• Quarantine/Hospital Tanks: Simple, reliable, and easy to clean for temporary setups.

• Small to Medium Aquariums: Effective primary filtration for low to moderate bio-load tanks.

• Pre-Filter: Use on the intake of canister filters to extend the time between deep canister cleanings.

⚠️ Precautions & Safe Operation:

• Initial Setup: An external air pump and airline tubing are required to operate this sponge filter (sold separately).

• Cleaning Safety: NEVER clean the sponge filter with plain tap water. Chlorine in tap water will instantly kill the beneficial bacteria vital for biological filtration. Always gently squeeze and rinse the sponge in a bucket of old aquarium water removed during a water change.

• Maintenance Schedule: Clean the sponge approximately once a month, or when you notice a significant reduction in air bubbles/water flow, to prevent clogging.

• Avoid Wedging: Ensure the filter is placed securely away from the glass or décor to prevent small fish like Bettas from getting stuck in tight spaces.

• Protect Your Pump: Use a check valve on the airline tubing to prevent tank water from back-siphoning into and damaging your air pump during a power outage.

Buy the XINYOU XJ-2813 Aquarium Sponge Filter available at Sahara Exotics, largest pet & aquarium store in Ajman UAE.