Buying guide

Sponge Filters

Our pick

Hikari Bacto Surge Small

Choose the Hikari Bacto Surge Small for an air driven sponge filter in an aquarium up to 40 gallons.1

Why this one

  • The Hikari Bacto Surge Small uses a weighted base, making it a choice for placement on the aquarium floor.2
  • The Hikari Bacto Surge Small does not include an air pump, so plan to supply one separately.1
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Hikari Bacto Surge Small

The alternatives

Other contenders

  • Hikari Bacto Surge Large

    For an aquarium above 40 and up to 75 gallons, choose the Hikari Bacto Surge Large for its higher stated tank limit.1

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Every specification for these products
SpecificationHikari Bacto Surge SmallHikari Bacto Surge Large
Rated tank size40 gal175 gal1
Base typeWeighted base2Weighted base2
Foam finenessNot publishedNot published
Air pump includedNo1No1

How they compare

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SpecificationOur pickHikari Bacto Surge SmallHikari Bacto Surge Large
Rated tank size40 gal175 gal1
Base typeWeighted base2Weighted base2
Foam finenessNot publishedNot published
Air pump includedNo1No1

Sources

  1. hikariusa.com
  2. fishtankadvisor.com