Just Realized Red Sea Nano Filter And Azoo Palm Filter Are The Same

[PaPeRo]

For anyone who wants a small HOB filter for a tank smaller than 3 gallons these two filters are exactly the same. I got the Azoo unit for half the price of the Red Sea unit online for $6.

For those who are using either of these filters, is the black corse sponge carbon impregnated? Or is it just a regular black sponge? I have both filters and was just wondering. I might have to contact the manufacturer to find out.

 

[Gazoo]

...is the black coarse sponge carbon impregnated?

The small sponge does not have any carbon on it. Since the supplied media (sponge & filter pad) was too small, I cut an AquaClear sponge down and added filter floss to fit the space better.

A while back when I suggested that the two units were the same, my comment was shot down in flames.
It's nice that you saw the connection as well.

 

[PaPeRo]

Yeah the GPH specs looked very similar as are the flow control knobs. I was only able to confirm they are identical when I got the Azoo and compared it to my Red Sea unit. Anyway thanks for the tip about using the aquaclear sponge, I may go that route..

Initially I thought the black coarse sponge had a coating of carbon on it and I was worried that if I didn't replace it after a couple weeks, it would leech toxins back into the tank. If this were the case and I had to replace it every couple weeks that would mean the bacteria on the sponge would go out with every sponge replacement which isn't a very good idea. Think I'll use the aquaclear sponge to be 100% safe.