{"product_id":"seasoned-sponge-filter","title":"Seasoned Sponge Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart your new tank off the right way with Puffer Pantry's Seasoned Sponge Filters! These sponge filters have been running in our tanks for AT LEAST 4 weeks, gathering all kinds of beneficial bacteria that your tank needs to process all your fishes' waste! We have different sizes to accommodate your tanks, and since you can never have too much filtration, sizing up is always a good option!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose our sponge filters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a pre-seasoned sponge filter jumpstarts your tank, making it safe for fish INSTANTLY! By running these sponge filters inside of our fully cycled tanks for weeks on end, we can guarantee they will arrive at your house full of life and ready to go! All you need to do is get an air pump and tubing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for nano tanks and small setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 20 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ideal for standard small to medium tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e - Best for larger aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Your Seasoned Sponge Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack immediately upon arrival and keep moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace filter in your tank right away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to your air pump with airline tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on air pump and watch it work!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach seasoned sponge filter comes ready to use with weighted base. Air pump and tubing sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour filter ships with priority handling to preserve the beneficial bacteria colony. Once installed, simply rinse the sponge in old tank water during water changes to maintain optimal performance - never use tap water, as it can kill the beneficial bacteria!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Liquid Gold tank starter and the Seasoned Sponge Filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur seasoned sponge filter simplifies the process for you! When you get into the fish keeping hobby there are so many decisions to make and so much to learn - it can be overwhelming. By buying a \"ready to go\" filter from us, we are lightening your load!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid Gold tank starter is perfect for those who already know which filter they want or already have a filter on hand. Maybe you've done your research already or maybe you got an old tank from a friend. Liquid Gold allows you to season your own filter yourself, whether it is a sponge or canister filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Culture Shipping Schedule and Temperature Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship out Monday-Wednesday only to ensure our live cultures arrive fresh! Orders placed after 12:00pm PST Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: We currently only ship to the U.S. and do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii at this time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep your live cultures safe in transit, Puffer Pantry ships only when temperatures support a healthy arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not ship when:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Origin or destination temperatures are below 35°F  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Origin or destination temperatures are above 95°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf temperatures fall outside this range, your order will be held until conditions improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puffer Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Up to 10 Gallons","offer_id":53391883469168,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 20 Gallons","offer_id":53391883501936,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 50 Gallons","offer_id":53391883534704,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/1271\/1536\/files\/seasoned-sponge-filters-three-sizes.png?v=1773346353","url":"https:\/\/pufferpantry.com\/products\/seasoned-sponge-filter","provider":"Puffer Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}