{"product_id":"hikari-bacto-sponge-filter","title":"Hikari Bacto Surge filter (Special Order)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"mainSelDesc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"inside_3\"\u003eBacto-Surge\u003csup class=\"super_title\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Biological Action Sponge Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"inside_para\"\u003eBacto-Surge\u003csup class=\"super\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Biological Action Filters are air-driven sponge filters (air pump not included) which offer superior mechanical and biological filtration of your aquarium water. The highly porous sponge contains extreme surface area and thousands of microscopic pores where aerobic bacteria, hydrated with oxygenated water, can grow and flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat For Use In Freshwater Or Marine Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly porous sponge maximizes bacterial action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased surface area offers maximum bacteria colonization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft sponge material is easily cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyether foam for longer life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUplift tube and air diffuser combination provide maximum lift and won't easily clog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther uses: polishing filter for canister filter applications, hang on filter applications or uplift tubes of undergravel filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"inside_para\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bacto-Surge Usage Diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/img\/water_quality\/BactoSurge-Doodles.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore installation, soak the sponge block in aquarium water for at least five (5) minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo clean sponge block, always rinse with water taken from your aquarium. Do not use tap or hot faucet water as this can damage the sponge block and impact bacteriological action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen re-installing the sponge block, submerge in aquarium water and squeeze gently to remove all trapped air inside the microscopic pores. This allows the sponge block to operate properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor optimum performance, replace the sponge block every six (6) months. Allow the new block to soak in your aquarium water for a minimum of two weeks before installation to allow it to colonize with nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bacto-Surge\u003csup class=\"super\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Sponge Filter requires a minimum of 30 days of use to operate peak performance. Care should be taken during this time to monitor your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels as the aquarium progresses through the nitrogen cycle. ClorAm-X\u003csup class=\"super\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiagram\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-4 medium-4 small-12 columns\"\u003e\n\u003ca alt=\"Open to Make Image Bigger\" href=\"https:\/\/hikariusa.com\/img\/water_quality\/BactoSurge-Diagram.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Inside the Bacto-Surge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hikariusa.com\/img\/water_quality\/BactoSurge-Diagram.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-8 medium-8 small-12 columns\" align-content=\"flex-end\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA mechanical \u0026amp; biological filter for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller FW Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding Enviorments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry-Holding Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarantine Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing of Marine Aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with Slow Moving Fish ike Discus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponge Size(s)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"ava_sizes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead id=\"thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eMini\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"200\"\u003eX-Large\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#96038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#96040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#96044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#96048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"tr_2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 40 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 125 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam size: 1.77” H x 2.17” R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam size: 2” H x 4.75” D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam size: 4” H x 4.5” D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam size: 5.75” H x 6.25” D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e The finer hole structure allows the Bacto-Surge\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Foam Filters to provide significantly more bacterial colonization than competitive foam filters of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hikari - Ships From Location B","offers":[{"title":"Mini","offer_id":45286921568428,"sku":"PS-330366\/MSR-H96038","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":45286921601196,"sku":"PS-330367\/MSR-H96040","price":13.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45286921633964,"sku":"PS-330368\/MSR-H96044","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XLarge","offer_id":45286921666732,"sku":"PS-330369\/MSR-H96048","price":37.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4312\/9004\/files\/bactosurge_small_4fc6c25b-9514-4961-bc72-de21ac7146c9.jpg?v=1769573059","url":"https:\/\/thewildbiome.ca\/products\/hikari-bacto-sponge-filter","provider":"The Wild Biome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}