The Aquatop Aqua Flow AFI-20 is a compact internal aquarium filter with a 2-in-1 filtration and oxygenation design and a recommended aquarium size of 20 gallons. Water is drawn in through a 360° cylindrical intake sponge, passes through a filter cartridge, and returns to the aquarium through a swivel outlet nozzle that can be aimed up to 180° left or right. An adjustable air-intake valve mixes air into the outflow for gentle surface agitation and oxygenation.
Inside the cartridge, water moves through three filtration stages: a filter floss sleeve and the intake sponge trap debris (mechanical filtration), an activated carbon sponge removes odors, discoloration, and dissolved organic compounds (chemical filtration), and a chamber of ceramic bio-media gives beneficial bacteria a large surface to break down ammonia and nitrite (biological filtration).
Features
- 3-STAGE FILTRATION: Mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration in one compact cartridge.
- BUILT-IN OXYGENATION: The adjustable air-intake valve mixes air into the outflow; turn it to set the strength of surface agitation.
- QUIET OPERATION: The fully submerged motor runs quietly.
- 360° INTAKE SPONGE: Draws water in from all sides at the base of the unit.
- 180° SWIVEL OUTLET: Aim the water flow left or right where you want it.
- EASY MOUNTING: Pre-installed suction cups hold the filter to the inside wall of the aquarium.
- EASY MAINTENANCE: Clean every 2 to 4 weeks; replacement media (AFI20-RCI) is sold separately.
What's Included
Aqua Flow AFI-20 internal filter with cartridge and media, airline tubing, suction cup mounts (pre-installed), and owner's manual.
Setup & Care Overview
- Setup: Rinse the intake sponge, bio-media, and carbon sponge in dechlorinated water, mount the filter fully submerged with the suction cups, connect the airline tubing to the air-intake valve, then plug in.
- Maintenance: Clean every 2 to 4 weeks, or sooner if flow drops. Rinse the sponges in aquarium water, not tap water. Replace the carbon sponge about every 4 weeks and the floss when it is heavily discolored or worn.
- Electrical safety: Indoor use only. Use a grounded GFCI outlet, keep a drip loop in the cord, and unplug the filter before putting your hands in the water.
- Model: AFI-20
- Rated Power: 8 W
- Input Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
- Max. Flow Rate: 700 L/H (185 GPH)
- Max. Head Height: 0.98 m (38.6 in)
- Recommended Aquarium Size: 20 gal (76 L)
- Filtration: Mechanical, chemical (activated carbon), and biological (ceramic media)
- Replacement Media: AFI20-RCI
- Use: Indoor use only
- UPC: 810146752219
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