Aqua One Filter Air 45

Provide safe, gentle, and effective filtration for delicate aquatic species with the Aqua One Filter Air 45 Sponge Filter. Engineered specifically for small aquariums, breeding setups, and shrimp habitats, this compact internal sponge filter (9x9x16cm) provides superior mechanical and biological filtration without risking harm to tiny or slow-swimming livestock.

The open-cell foam sponge provides a vast surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria to colonize, ensuring efficient breakdown of ammonia and nitrites. Equipped with a heavy weighted base, the Filter Air 45 stays securely anchored at the bottom of the tank. Simply connect to a standard air pump or small water pump to create safe, oxygen-rich water movement.

Key Features & Benefits

• Safe & Gentle Suction: Gentle water movement prevents weak swimmers, newborn fry, and baby shrimp from getting trapped or sucked into the filter.

• High Surface Area Sponge: Fine open-cell foam maximizes space for beneficial bio-media bacteria to establish robust biological filtration.

• Heavy Weighted Base: Keeps the filter firmly positioned on the substrate or bare aquarium bottom without floating.

• Versatile Power Options: Easily powered using a standard aquarium air pump (with airline tubing) or connected to a small water pump head.

• Simple Maintenance: Easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean; simply rinse the sponge in siphoned aquarium water during routine maintenance.

Suitable For

• Freshwater Shrimp Aquariums (e.g., Cherry Shrimp, Crystal Red Shrimp)

• Breeding & Fry Rearing Tanks (e.g., Betta fry, Guppy fry, Cichlid wrigglers)

• Small Freshwater Aquariums & Nano Tanks (up to ~45L)

• Hospital, Quarantine, and Isolation Aquariums

Cleaning & Maintenance

To preserve the beneficial bacterial colony inhabiting the sponge, rinse and squeeze the foam element in a bucket of siphoned aquarium water during regular water changes. Never rinse the sponge under unchlorinated tap water or use hot water, as this will destroy the beneficial nitrifying bacteria.

Specifications

• Brand: Aqua One

• Model: Filter Air 45

• Product Type: Air-Driven Internal Sponge Filter

• Dimensions: 9x9x16cm

• Filtration Type: Biological & Mechanical

• Compatibility: Air Pumps or Small Powerheads (sold separately)

• Water Type Compatibility: Freshwater