Water type
Freshwater
Part no.
BIS593
Bioscape Under Gravel Filter 48 x 12in 120cm
Key features
- Modular plates that join together to cover the 120 cm base as one filter bed.
- Runs on air or a powerhead, so you can start with an air pump and change later.
- Dual airlift: an airlift is the upright tube where rising air bubbles carry filtered water back up into the tank.
- Plates sit out of sight under the gravel, with even flow through the bed to cut down dead spots.
Specifications
- Fits: 48 x 12 inch (120 cm) aquarium
- Plate area: about 119 x 30 cm
- Included: filter plates, lift tubes and airstones
- Material: aquarium-safe plastic
- Drive: air pump or powerhead, sold separately
- Bioscape code: BIS593
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable 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.
Care and maintenance
Wash 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.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law against manufacturing faults. Ships by standard parcel post.




