{"product_id":"hikari-bacto-surge-large-foam-filter","title":"Hikari Bacto-Surge Large Foam Filter","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1efpmcu\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eHikari Bacto-Surge Large Foam Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity sponge filter designed to provide reliable \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"538\"\u003emechanical and biological filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e for freshwater aquariums. The porous foam structure offers an expanded surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow, helping convert harmful ammonia and nitrite into less harmful nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ePowered by a standard aquarium air pump, the Bacto-Surge filter gently pulls water through the sponge, trapping debris while supporting a strong biological filtration system. 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