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Cliff

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Posts: 19,343
Registered: January 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Hagen Biofoam Filter

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
2	8182	Thu May 31, 2012

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	$10.00	8.5

Description:

This filter provides both mechanical & biological filtration. Aerobic bacteria colonize the sponge, providing a bacterial substrate to facilitate the nitrogen cycle. In addition, it traps larger particles, mechanically cleaning the water. Good up to a 20 gallon tank. Each Sponge is Size: 3" dia x 6" high.. Related items: you will need an air pump, airline tubing to use. A-192.

(information taken directly from the manufacture's website)

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Cliff

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Registered: January 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 19343

Review Date: Sat May 1, 2010

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $10.00 | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Dual sponges, mounts to side of the tank
Cons:	The elbow in the bubble tube is loud

I have one of these running in my 55 gallon so it’s ready when I need it in my quarantine tank. This sponge filter has two large sponges which is good for routine maintenance. There is a two pc adjustable bubble tube that allows you to adjust the height so you can place the bubble near the top of the tank. I didn’t like the elbow at the top of the bubble tube. I created a lot of noise. I just removed mine. Still works fine and no more excessive noise.

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Indian Woods Angels

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Registered: May 2012
Posts: 700

Review Date: Thu May 31, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Easy to use, sponge is easy to clean, inexpensive
Cons:	The sponge can log a bit too quick sometimes but clean it regularly and it's great.

The two sponges are nice because you an clean one at a time. I have about 20 of these.

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