{"product_id":"aquascape-ultra-400-water-pump-g3-filter-sponge","title":"Aquascape Ultra 400 Water Pump (g3) Filter Sponge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReplacement Filter Sponge for the Ultra 400 G3 Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aquascape Ultra 400 Water Pump G3 Filter Sponge replaces the foam pre-filter on the Ultra 400 G3 when it compresses permanently or no longer cleans to adequate flow. The sponge captures debris before it reaches the impeller, extending pump life between full cleanouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquascape Ultra 400 Water Pump G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam pre-filter sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the pump and unplug. Remove the front cover and extract the spent sponge. Insert the replacement sponge and confirm it seats fully around the impeller housing. Refit the front cover and reinstall. Rinse the sponge every 2 to 4 weeks during the season in pond water to clear accumulated debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the sponge when rinsing in pond water no longer restores normal flow. Leaving a permanently compressed sponge in place lets fine debris bypass the filter and reach the impeller, accelerating wear on a pump that is typically running continuously through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for Ultra 400 G3 pump owners whose existing filter sponge has compressed past the point of cleaning and needs replacement to restore normal pump flow and impeller protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquascape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52698415038783,"sku":"AQ-91033","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8260\/9215\/files\/aquascape-replacement-parts-default-title-aquascape-ultra-400-water-pump-g3-filter-sponge-43287390552383.webp?v=1776379519","url":"https:\/\/gardenpondusa.com\/products\/aquascape-ultra-400-water-pump-g3-filter-sponge","provider":"Ponds Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}