Name: AQUARIUM CO-OP PRE FILTER SPONGE 25 PPI
SKU: 32007
Availability: InStock

AQUARIUM CO-OP PRE FILTER SPONGE 25 PPI

$4.99 – $10.99

*This product is sold in-store only.

The Aquarium Co-op Pre-Filter or Intake Sponge is a simple foam cylinder that is designed to slip over the intake tube of hang-on-back (HOB) and canister filters. The filter intake tube often has large openings, so use a pre filter sponge to prevent fish, shrimp, and sizable debris from getting sucked up and ruining the filter motor. Not only does an intake sponge clear up your water, but it also provides valuable surface area to grow beneficial bacteria.

Prevents small animals and debris from getting sucked up
Increases filter capacity
Uses coarse foam to extend time between cleaning

*This product is sold in-store only.

Prevents small animals and debris from getting sucked up
Increases filter capacity
Uses coarse foam to extend time between cleaning

Directions/Specifications

Mini:
Intake hole: 0.5 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Length: 2.75 inches
Pore Size: approximately 25 ppi

Medium:
Intake hole: 0.5 inches
Diameter: 2.5 inches
Length: 3 inches
Pore Size: approximately 25 ppi

Large:
Intake hole: 1.25 inches
Diameter: 3.5 inches
Length: 5.5 inches
Pore Size: approximately 20–25 ppi

Cleaning Instructions:
1. Use a large fish bag, ziploc bag, or pitcher to put around the sponge while inside of the aquarium.
2. Lift the water and sponge out to catch the majority of debris that comes off during removal.
3. Squeeze the sponge inside the container of aquarium water.
4. Discard the dirty water, get more water from the aquarium, and repeat until sponge filter is mostly free of debris. (If you’re only using the pre filter sponge as a mechanical filter, you can also rinse it at the sink.)
5. Reinstall the sponge and wait for a couple hours for the water to clear back up from the debris released when removing and reinstalling.

Note: Depending on the filter’s suction power and size of animal, tiny fry, shrimp, and snails can still get through the foam in some cases. We recommend using a filter with gentler flow when keeping very small animals.

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.