{"product_id":"blue-pet-blh-402-aquarium-hang-on-filter","title":"Blue Pet BLH-402 Aquarium Hang-On Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang-On-Back Filter – Aquarium Filtration Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang-On-Back Filter (HOB Filter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact and efficient aquarium filtration system designed to hang directly on the back or side of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt continuously pulls aquarium water through different filtration media and returns clean, oxygenated water back into the tank. HOB filters are easy to install, simple to maintain and suitable for a wide range of freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to install and operate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides mechanical, biological and chemical filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves water circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps increase oxygenation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaves space inside the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy access for cleaning and media replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for beginner and advanced aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater is drawn from the aquarium through an intake pipe and passed through filtration media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the filter setup, filtration may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Removes dirt, waste and suspended particles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides surface area for beneficial bacteria that help break down harmful ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Activated carbon or other specialised media can be used when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter filtration, the clean water flows back into the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang-On-Back Filters are suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetra Tanks • Rasbora Tanks • Guppy Tanks • Betta Tanks • Gourami Tanks • Cichlid Aquariums • Planted Tanks • Community Aquariums • Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor shrimp tanks or aquariums containing very small fish and fry, adding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponge pre-filter to the intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the Right Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways select a filter according to the aquarium volume and fish load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor heavily stocked aquariums or fish that produce more waste, choosing a filter with a higher filtration capacity is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filter should provide good circulation without creating excessive flow for sensitive fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean filter media regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove accumulated debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the intake pipe for blockages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the impeller clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace chemical media when required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not replace all biological media at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological media should preferably be rinsed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than untreated tap water, to help preserve beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Hang-On-Back Filter helps maintain good water quality, but it does not replace regular aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water changes, proper feeding and routine cleaning are still necessary for maintaining a healthy aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the correct filter size and proper maintenance, a HOB filter provides reliable, convenient and effective filtration for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default 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