Bluepet XF-230 Bio-Sponge Filter – Dual Sponge Aquarium Filter

Keep your aquarium clean, oxygenated and biologically balanced with the Bluepet XF-230 Bio-Sponge Filter.

The XF-230 uses a dual-sponge filtration system to provide mechanical and biological filtration while maintaining gentle water movement. Its large sponge surfaces provide space for beneficial bacteria to colonize, while the air-driven design helps improve oxygenation.

Because it doesn't use a motor or impeller, the filter is particularly suitable for breeding tanks, fry tanks, shrimp aquariums, betta tanks and community aquariums where strong water flow can be undesirable.

Key Benefits

• 🧽 Dual Bio-Sponge Filtration – Increased surface area for beneficial bacteria
• 💧 Mechanical + Biological Filtration – Helps trap debris while supporting biological filtration
• 🌬️ Air-Driven Operation – Requires an external air pump
• 🐟 Gentle Water Flow – Suitable for fry, shrimp and delicate fish
• 🫧 Improves Oxygenation – Continuous bubbles help promote gas exchange
• 🔇 Quiet Operation – No motor or impeller inside the filter
• 🔄 Reusable Sponges – Easy to remove, clean and reuse
• 🔧 Adjustable Outlet – Allows you to direct the water/bubble flow
• 🪝 Suction Cup Mounting – Keeps the filter positioned inside the aquarium

These features are supported by current XF-230 product listings.

Suitable For

• 🐠 Community aquariums
• 🦐 Shrimp tanks
• 🐣 Fry & breeding tanks
• 🐟 Betta tanks
• Discus tanks
• Tetra tanks
• Guppy tanks
• Small to medium freshwater aquariums
• Marine applications where appropriate

How It Works

Air Pump
↓
Air Lift Tube
↓
Water Drawn Through Sponges
↓
Mechanical Filtration
↓
Biological Filtration
↓
Clean, Oxygenated Water

The air pump is not included and needs to be purchased separately.

How to Use

1. Place the XF-230 inside the aquarium.
2. Secure it using the supplied suction cups.
3. Connect airline tubing from your air pump to the filter's air inlet.
4. Turn on the air pump.
5. Adjust the airflow according to your aquarium and livestock.
6. Allow the filter to run continuously for consistent biological filtration.

Maintenance

When the sponge becomes clogged or water flow decreases:

1. Remove the sponge carefully.
2. Rinse/squeeze it in removed aquarium water.
3. Do not wash established biological media with chlorinated tap water.
4. Reinstall the sponge and restart the air pump.

This helps preserve the beneficial bacterial colony.

Specifications

The model, dual-sponge configuration, air-driven operation and suction-cup mounting are supported by current listings.

What's Included

• 1 × Bluepet XF-230 Filter Unit
• 2 × Bio-Sponge Filters
• 2 × Suction Cups

Air pump and airline tubing are not included.