Overview
The Black Sponge Sheet 50 × 50 × 5 cm is a versatile, DIY-friendly filter media designed for aquariums and ponds. This easy-to-cut sheet is ideal for creating customized filtration layers—perfect for constructing Hamburger Mattenfilters (HMF), sump chambers, canisters, or external filter units.
Key Features
- Customizable cuts: Easily trim to any shape or size needed for your filtration setup.
- Mechanical & biological filtration: Traps debris on surface while supporting beneficial bacterial growth in its pores.
- Available in multiple densities: Choose from coarse (10 PPI), medium (20 PPI), or fine (30 PPI) to match your filtration needs.
- Aquarium-safe material: Non-toxic foam that won’t affect water chemistry.
- Eco-friendly reuse: Rinse and reuse multiple times—long-lasting and cost-effective.
Specifications
| Size | 50 × 50 × 5 cm |
|---|---|
| Density Options | 10 PPI (coarse), 20 PPI (medium), 30 PPI (fine) |
| Usage | Cut-to-size for aquarium canisters, sumps, mats |
| Functions | Mechanical debris trapping, bacterial colonization |
Benefits for Your Aquarium
- Enhances water clarity by removing debris and particulates
- Boosts nitrogen cycling through increased surface area for biofilm
- Adapts to a wide range of filtration setups and designs
- Reduces long-term costs with durable, reusable performance
- Available pore sizes allow custom flow resistance and filtration strength
Usage Tips
- Rinse before first use to eliminate shipping dust.
- Select density based on your filtration needs: coarse for pre-filter roles, fine for polishing stages.
- Position in contact with water flow, and clean by rinsing in tank water to preserve bacteria.
- Replace only when foam shows wear or fails to spring back after cleaning.
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