{"product_id":"bioscape-under-gravel-filter-48-x-12in-120cm","title":"Bioscape Under Gravel Filter 48 x 12in 120cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the gravel bed of a 120 cm tank into the filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Under Gravel Filter for 48 x 12 inch (120 cm) aquariums is a set of slotted plastic plates that sit beneath the gravel. An air pump or powerhead (a small submersible water pump) pulls water down through the gravel and back up the lift tubes, so the gravel traps debris and hosts the beneficial bacteria that break down fish waste. This is biological filtration: using living bacteria, rather than a cartridge, to clean the water. The air pump is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular plates\u003c\/strong\u003e that join together to cover the 120 cm base as one filter bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on air or a powerhead\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can start with an air pump and change later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual airlift\u003c\/strong\u003e: an airlift is the upright tube where rising air bubbles carry filtered water back up into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates sit out of sight\u003c\/strong\u003e under the gravel, with even flow through the bed to cut down dead spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 48 x 12 inch (120 cm) aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate area: about 119 x 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: filter plates, lift tubes and airstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: aquarium-safe plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: air pump or powerhead, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioscape code: BIS593\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for 120 cm freshwater aquariums with 3 to 5 cm of gravel over the plates, including tropical fish, shrimp, goldfish and bettas. Made to sit under gravel, so it is not intended for a sand bed. The same range covers 60, 75 and 90 cm tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the parts and the gravel before you set it up. Vacuum the gravel at water changes so waste does not build up under the plates, and keep an eye on your water tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law against manufacturing faults. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293068542243,"sku":"BIS593","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-under-gravel-filter-43179171840291.webp?v=1790234720","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-under-gravel-filter-48-x-12in-120cm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}