AQUANEAT Open-Cell Foam Filter Sponge Sheet
$9.99
A reusable open-cell foam sheet you cut to any shape — mechanical filtration and a big bio surface in one, and it rinses clean to last for years instead of being thrown away.
Pros
- Open-cell foam gives a large, high surface area for biological colonisation alongside mechanical filtration
- Rinse and reuse — wash it in old tank water and it lasts years; it does not break down
- Cut to fit any filter, sump or HMF divider — universal foam
- Doubles as a mechanical pre-filter over an intake
Cons
- Coarse foam is not a fine polisher — pair it with floss for crystal-clear water
- One large sheet, so you trim it to size yourself
Score breakdown
Specifications
| Media Type | Mechanical + biological (foam) |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | High (open cell) |
| Volume | 11 x 10.25 x 2 in |
| Replacement Interval | Rarely - rinse and reuse |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Lifespan | Years |
| Compatible With | Any filter, sump, HMF |
| Format | Cut-to-fit foam sheet |
| Dimensions | 11 x 10.25 x 2 in |
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