{"product_id":"aquatop-caf-classic-aqua-flow-sponge-filter","title":"Aquatop CAF Classic Aqua Flow Sponge Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aquatop CAF Classic Aqua Flow is a simple, economical air-driven sponge filter for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its specially developed foam supports the colonization of beneficial bacteria, so it provides both mechanical and biological filtration, breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrite for a cleaner environment for your fish. The airlift design runs quietly and oxygenates the water as it filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a stand-alone filter, as a gentle breeding or fry filter, in a quarantine tank, or as extra biological filtration in a heavily stocked aquarium. Most sizes can also be fitted to an external or top filter intake as a pre-filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical and biological filtration from bacteria-colonizing foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirlift operation, quiet and oxygenating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun it with an air pump or a powerhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted base on every size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable filtration for fry tanks, breeders and quarantine systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and fast to clean, less maintenance than traditional filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAF-180 includes an air stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes rated from 10 to 180 gallons. The CAF-10 uses 60 pores per inch foam, the CAF-25, CAF-40 and CAF-60 use 40 pores per inch, and the CAF-180 uses 35 pores per inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eTank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003ePores \/ linear inch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eBase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eSponge diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eSponge height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eFull height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eUplift I\/D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 10 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e0.56 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 25 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e2.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.125 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e6.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e0.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 40 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e6.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e0.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 60 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e8.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e0.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 180 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e3.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e6.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e7.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e13.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun the CAF with an air pump or a powerhead. Every size has a weighted base to keep it on the bottom of the tank. Air pump, airline tubing and check valve are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAquatop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF Classic Aqua Flow Sponge Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCAF-10, CAF-25, CAF-40, CAF-60, CAF-180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAir pump or powerhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1 year (per the packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with an air pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You will need an air pump and airline tubing (or a powerhead). The CAF-180 includes an air stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for fry and breeding tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Aquatop designs the CAF series as a breeding filter and for reliable filtration in fry aquariums and quarantine systems, and notes it has been used by breeders and hatcheries for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Aquatop rates the CAF series for freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"Up to 10 Gallons (CAF-10)","offer_id":51034576126171,"sku":"CAF-10","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 25 Gallons (CAF-25)","offer_id":51034576158939,"sku":"CAF-25","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 40 Gallons (CAF-40)","offer_id":51034576191707,"sku":"CAF-40","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 60 Gallons (CAF-60)","offer_id":51034576224475,"sku":"CAF-60","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 180 Gallons (CAF-180)","offer_id":51034576257243,"sku":"CAF-180","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/810281012506.jpg?v=1793811013","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-caf-classic-aqua-flow-sponge-filter","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}