{"id":612,"date":"2026-04-17T04:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/?post_type=product&#038;p=612"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:20:16","slug":"filtration-sponge-asap-500-standard-20pp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/tuote\/filtration-sponge-asap-500-standard-20pp\/","title":{"rendered":"Filtration sponge ASAP 500 STANDARD 20PP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>SPONGE ASAP 500 STANDARD (2 PCS) filter cartridge.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Product highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: freshwater aquariums, mechanical and biological filtration.<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Function<\/strong>: Traps contaminants, supports nitrifying bacteria.<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Design<\/strong>: Standard sponge, 2 pcs, matched with ASAP 500.<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Material<\/strong>: Phenol-free sponge, medium porosity.<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Effective filtration, easy to clean.<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Compatibility<\/strong>: ASAP 500 internal filter (up to 150 L).<br \/> &#8211; <strong>Item number<\/strong>: 113735<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Filtration for medium-sized aquariums<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SPONGE ASAP 500 STANDARD (2 PCS)<\/strong>is a set of two filter sponges designed for mechanical and biological filtration in freshwater aquariums up to 150 L, dedicated to the ASAP 500 internal filter. They provide effective water purification and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medium porous and safe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Made of non-toxic phenol-free sponge, the medium porosity sponges effectively trap contaminants such as food debris and dust, promoting the growth of nitrifying bacteria. They are safe for fish and plants, and the set of two allows for rotational replacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for medium-sized aquariums, ASAP 500 sponges provide clear water and a stable biological environment, minimizing the need for frequent maintenance. Their design fits perfectly into the ASAP 500 filter for easy installation and replacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place one sponge in the chamber of the ASAP 500 filter. Replace or rinse every 2-4 weeks with a replacement sponge to maintain continuous biological filtration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rinse the sponge in aquarium water every 2-4 weeks to remove sediment and preserve bacterial colonies. Replace the sponge when it becomes worn or clogged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rinse the sponge in aquarium water to avoid disturbing bacterial colonies. Rotating sponge replacement ensures continuous filtration.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPONGE ASAP 500 STANDARD (2 PCS) filter cartridge. Product highlights: Application: freshwater aquariums, mechanical and biological filtration. &#8211; Function: Traps contaminants, supports nitrifying bacteria. &#8211; Design: Standard sponge, 2 pcs, matched with ASAP 500. &#8211; Material: Phenol-free sponge, medium porosity. &#8211; Benefits: Effective filtration, easy to clean. &#8211; Compatibility: ASAP 500 internal filter (up to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[44],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-612","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-akwarystyka-materialy-filtracyjneaquaristics-filtration-materialspoisson-mate-filtration","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=612"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=612"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=612"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viher-it.fi\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}