{"product_id":"ugf-under-gravel-filter-system-with2-interlocking-30-x-35-cm-pplates-and-2-uplift-tubes-expandable","title":"UGF -UNDER GRAVEL FILTER SYSTEM WITH 2 INTERLOCKING 30 X 35 CM PLATES AND 2 UPLIFT TUBES - EXPANDABLE","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eThis set includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"179\"\u003etwo filter plates measuring 30 × 35 cm each\u003c\/strong\u003e, which clip together to cover a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e72.5 × 29.2 cm aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need more coverage, additional sets can be added. The plates interlock easily, allowing you to expand the filtration area as your tank size increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eFree Australia wide shipping .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"443\"\u003eUnder-gravel filters have been used for over 50 years and are known as one of the most stable and reliable filtration systems available. They are now making a comeback, upgraded to work alongside modern canister and hang-on-back filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eThis hybrid system connects the under-gravel filter uplift tube directly to the inlet of a power filter. This creates turbocharged filtration that pulls waste from beneath the filter plates, effectively vacuuming gravel, pebbles, or even a bare-bottom tank. Clean, filtered water is then returned to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eAn additional uplift tube is included and can remain in place until a water change is needed. When the time comes, simply attach a wet\/dry vacuum to the tube to remove up to 99% of fish waste in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eThe filter features a flat-plate design with increased open space for improved water circulation. Plates are made from semi-flexible, break-resistant plastic that resists splitting and cracking for long-lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003eIt uses the same uplift tube assembly as Lee’s Original Under Gravel Filters and is the most economical of Lee’s three under-gravel filter styles. 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