{"product_id":"sobo-sb-533-aquarium-sponge-filter-advanced-airlift-bio-filter-with-ceramic-media-chamber","title":"Sobo SB-533 Aquarium Sponge Filter – Advanced Airlift Bio-Filter with Ceramic Media Chamber","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSobo SB-533 Aquarium Sponge Filter – Advanced Airlift Bio-Filter with Ceramic Media Chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eElevate your aquarium's water quality with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eSobo SB-533 Aquarium Sponge Filter\u003c\/b\u003e. Moving far beyond standard foam filters, the SB-533 features an innovative enclosed acrylic design that combines powerful mechanical filtration with a dedicated biological media chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePowered by a gentle \"airlift system,\" this filter provides excellent water purification while simultaneously \"oxyagenating the water\". It is the perfect, safe solution for delicate setups like shrimp tanks, fry\/breeding tanks, Betta enclosures, or as a highly effective secondary filter in larger community aquariums. Because the foam is housed inside a cylinder, it eliminates \"deads spots in cylinder foam,\" forcing water evenly through the media for maximum efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Stage Filtration:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines a dense black \"Filter cotton\" sponge to trap floating debris (mechanical filtration) with a bottom chamber packed with \"Biological beads\" to house beneficial bacteria (biological filtration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Toxin Removal:\u003c\/b\u003e The specialized foam and ceramic beads support massive \"colonization of bacteria,\" effectively breaking down \"harmful waste, ammonia and nitrite material\" to create a pristine living environment for your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Quiet Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an integrated internal \"Air stone\" that breaks air bubbles down into a fine mist, which significantly \"reduces noise from air pump\" and ensures a whisper-quiet tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModular \u0026amp; Easy to Clean:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"nodular design\" allows you to easily unscrew the casing to rinse the sponge or replace the biological beads without replacing the entire unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeighted Base:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed with a heavy \"Base\" to keep the filter firmly planted on the bottom of your aquarium, preventing it from floating around like cheaper sponge filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eConnect an airline tube from your external air pump to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\"Tracheal joint\"\u003c\/b\u003e on the side of the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eAir travels down and is dispersed by the internal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e\"Air stone\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eAs the air bubbles rise up the central lift tube, they create a vacuum that pulls dirty tank water through the outer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e\"Filter cotton\"\u003c\/b\u003e and over the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003e\"Biological beads\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eClean, highly oxygenated water is expelled back into the tank through the top nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eSOBO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eSB-533\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eInternal Airlift Sponge Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltration Stages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003eMechanical (Sponge) + Biological (Ceramic Beads)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003eClear Acrylic \/ Plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eRequires an Air Pump \u0026amp; Airline Tubing (Sold Separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eTo keep your biological colony alive, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e wash the \"Filter cotton\" or \"Biological beads\" under unchlorinated tap water. Always gently squeeze the sponge out in a bucket of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eold aquarium water\u003c\/i\u003e during your routine water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onyx Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48457500983511,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/0841\/9287\/files\/SoboSB-533AquariumSpongeFilter-2.jpg?v=1775635730","url":"https:\/\/onyxaqua.com\/products\/sobo-sb-533-aquarium-sponge-filter-advanced-airlift-bio-filter-with-ceramic-media-chamber","provider":"Onyx Aqua \u0026 Pet Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}