Aquarium Sponge Filters
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Aquarium Sponge Filter | ATI-AAP |
Replacement Hydro Sponges
COMPLETE Line of THE BEST, Patented HydroSponge Filters (Originally from Lustar)
Superior to ALL OTHERS for Biological and Mechanical Aquarium Filtration.We are THE Online seller with In Depth Sponge Filter Information and 3 Decades Hands on Experience Using these Filters
Now Distributed by AAP (original design by Lustar, Patented by ATI)
AAP is the LARGEST AUTHORIZED dealer for the patented ATI Sponge Filter, selling unique models and parts not found at other non authorized dealers.
Why purchase anywhere else since they also have been a major supporter of this hobby for decades including copious amounts of FREE information?
As well these are American (USA) made with as much as 5 times the capacity of a given sponge size over Chinese knock offs, why purchase outside North America for an inferior product to save maybe $1 to $2?
- Capable of moving more water than other sponge filters.
- One inch diameter lift tube allows for high volume water flow and allows use of power head without adapters.
All sponges are 1" inner diameter (which may stretch to 1.25" inner diameter") - Raised off bottom, no dead space.
- Heavier base.
- Can be used in the vertical or horizontal position.
- Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze in used aquarium water (never tap water).
- Made from Proprietary Patented Sponge Foam for the highest mechanical debris capacity and bio capacity; generally as much as FIVE TIMES THE CAPACITY of other non Patented Sponge Filters!!!
As well, patented reticulated filter foam (PRO) foam for higher flow rates. We also have the combo sponge filters that combines the best of both the standard & reticulated sponges.
NO other sponge filter compares! Even the "Deep Blue Sponge Filters" & others who have infringed on the modular design patent of the Hydro Sponge Filter still do not have the same high capacity sponge! The proof is in how many more rinsings it takes to clean an AAP/ATI Hydro Sponge Filter over ALL OTHERS due to the much higher capacity! - Extra sponges can be purchased and kept in the aquarium for quick bio-cycling of new aquariums, hospital tanks, or replacement of the old sponge when worn out
- The HydroSponge Filter provides both mechanical and biological
filtration that generally excels over similar sized HOB Filters that
generally are double the cost and much more expensive to keep!!!
Aerobic bacteria colonize the sponge providing a bacterial substrate to facilitate the nitrogen cycle. - In addition, the Hydro-Sponge traps waste particles mechanically cleaning the water without trapping the baby fish.
- Excels as a small tank or bowl filter, especially for bettas which have fins that can get easily trapped in HOB or other filter intakes.
- Excels as a breeding filter, as baby (fry) are not trapped by sponge filters and the Hydro Sponge #1 & #5 Stackable allows for additional filtration and hiding places for fry
- Excels as a Discus filter, angelfish filter, hospital filter, or back up filter. Even as the Primary filter for larger aquariums (two #5 Hydro Sponge filters of #5 + stackable can easily handle a 75 gallon aquarium); also consider using Hydro Pond Filters in larger aquariums and sumps (see link in the left side bar))
Our maintenance companies have used these filters in Marine/ Reef aquariums (with live rock, generally in sumps ), with GREAT results!
MULTIPLE EXCLUSIVE SIZES & REPLACEMENT SPONGES:
Please note that the size tank given is the size (gallons) that we
have used these filters UP TO, generally with more than one and is based
on my real world experience using these filters.
Also note that we provide the size of each different SPONGE, the height
of the entire sponge filter can be varied by cutting the 5 inch lift
tube or adjusting the 1.75 inch base/step.
As an example, the COMPLETE #1 Sponge Filter with base/step, sponge, and
uncut lift tube can be as high as 9 inches out of the box.
A Guide to the Best/Optimum Aquarium Sponge Filter Use Based on Decades of Professional Experience