Sponge Filter; Information Aquarium, Pond

With many now jumping on the bandwagon of attempting to usurp the AAP/ATI Hydro Sponge Filter patent, the first question a potential buyer needs to ask is why purchase a knock off product made in China (even if sold under a USA name).

Typical Chinese ATI, AAP Aquarium Sponge Filter Copy

As well, while the basics of the patent design have been copied pretty much accurately, the sponge material is not the same and has much lower capacity, so in the end, you still get an inferior product!

What is also unfortunate, is many pushing these Chinese knock offs have little to no professional experience or mentoring in their use.
Otherwise why would you have the latest promoter of a new knock off bragging that they only utilize the reticulated (coarse) sponge?
The facts remain that often the more fine is the better choice for both mechanical & bio filtration, even in larger aquariums. As well, even more often the use of one of each or the unique AAP Combo Hydro Sponge Filters is your best choice (these combine both sponge filter types in one filter).

So I ask again, why not purchase the best Aquarium Sponge Filter which includes a complete line of both sponge material types, combos, as well as pre-filters and pond /aquarium system models that no one else makes or sells and get the added benefit of knowing you are promoting a 100% "made in the USA" product over China (note that the AAP/ATI Hydro Sponge Filter is 100% American made).
In the end, if a popular YouTube personality promotes something, it does not make it the best. Support the professional aquarium industry and American made products!!

References:
Aquarium Sponge Filter Use, Sponge Filtration

10 Pro and Cons of Aquarium Sponge Filters

Resources:
Made in USA Aquarium Sponge Filter Aquarium Sponge Filters by ATI/AAP

Filter Max, Sponge Pre-Filters

Hydro Pond Sponge Filters | Central Aquarium System Sump Filters

Labels: AAP Sponge Filter, Aquarium Co-op Sponge Filter, Aquarium sponge Filter, ATI Sponge Filter, Made in USA aquarium Products, Sponge Filter Patent

Sponge Filters such as the patented design AAP Filter Max that use high performance sponge material make excellent pre-filters that fit most HOB Aquarium Power Filters as well as power-heads and internal water pumps (such as the Rio line).
These can keep your bio filter running when changing cartridges and add to your current bio filtration all the while keeping fry from being sucked into the intake

HOWEVER, sometimes, even with the many adapters included, it may be difficult for some to fit these onto their filters.
This is the point of this brief article is to show several different options (and far from a finite number of options too) as to how to adapter the AAP Filter Max to your aquarium filter intake tube.
As the reader will note, many suggestions recommend Teflon Tape for a tighter fit (which most persons have on hand or is readily available). One picture shows the use of 3/4" ID flexible tubing which is not included, otherwise everything else is included.

Please click on the picture to enlarge for a better view

Please note that there are UNAUTHORIZED sellers of this aquarium pre-filter such as over at Amazon. These sellers are 2nd hand sellers, so chances of damaged products is a real possibility.
With authorized sellers such as American Aquarium Products, damage is less than 1 out of 250 filters and is quickly taken care of by their excellent customer service that is monitored on weekends and evenings too.
So be wary of less than accurate Amazon Reviews as to broken parts for this second to none aquarium pre-filter

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE:
AAP Filter Max Aquarium Pre-Filters

Other resource:
Rio Plus Pumps from AAP

Labels: AAP Sponge Filter, Aquarium sponge Filter, ATI Sponge Filter, Filter Max, Filter-Max Pre-filter