Hikari Bacto-Surge X-Large Foam Filter

Product details

Hikari Bacto-Surge X-Large Foam Filter (96048) is an air-driven sponge filter designed to provide both mechanical and biological filtration in an aquarium. It uses a highly porous sponge to create extensive surface area where aerobic bacteria can colonize and help process dissolved waste, while also trapping fine debris. This X-Large option is intended for larger tanks (up to 125 gallons), making it a practical choice when you want strong, long-lasting bacterial support in either freshwater or marine setups. Like other sponge filtration systems, it runs on air lift; the air pump is not included, so you’ll pair it with an appropriately sized air supply and diffuser tubing for uplift.

Features:

• Air-driven sponge filtration provides mechanical + biological water cleaning
• Highly porous polyether sponge offers very high surface area for aerobic bacterial growth
• Uplift tube and air diffuser combination helps maximize lift while resisting easy clogging
• Soft sponge material is designed to be cleanable without harsh handling
• Can be used as a polishing filter in canister filter setups or paired with hang-on or undergravel filter uplift tube applications
• Works in both freshwater and marine applications for flexible system builds

Specifications:

• Product name: Hikari Bacto-Surge X-Large Foam Filter (96048)
• Filter type: Air-driven sponge filter (air pump not included)
• Intended aquarium size: For use in aquariums up to 125 gallons
• Filter medium: Polyether (Bacto-Surge) foam sponge
• Claimed performance detail: Finer hole structure for significantly more bacterial colonization than competitive foam filters of similar size