The Asian style Undergravel Filter Box is a unique way to filter your shrimp tank. It works by pulling water slowly through the media to the bottom of the box and pushing it out the tube at the top. This allows for a large amount of media to be used, and due to the water slowly passing through it ensure that the media or soil always stays oxygenated and that no dead spots occur.
Due to the lower resistance of the filter, it allows for a much higher flow rate when compared to a normal sponge filter. These filters have been tested to filter an average of 10-30gal. If given enough pressure and air, the filter can reach almost double the flow rate.
We offer 3 sizes of Undergravel Filter Box:
- 4”x4:x4” Suitable for 5 Gal tank
- 75”x4.75”x4.75” for 10 Gal tank
- 8”x4”x4” for 20 Gal tank
A great advantage of the filter is that it requires minimal maintenance over its life span. It’s recommended to only clean the filter when you restart your tank, or if your soil buffering capability has run out (Normally 1-2 years). Replacing them is as simple as removing the box from the tank, removing the content, giving it a rinse and then filling it back up. If you have a backup filter that has been pre-cycled you can instantly replace it in your tank to keep on running.
The Undergravel Filter Box is a box you are free to experiment and optimize as you wish. You can add any media or soil to it in any quantities. If you are looking to buffer your water and are worried less about biological filtration, you can fill the entire box with buffering substrate. This will still provide biological filtration, as a large amount of bacteria lives on your substrate.
This filter kit includes:
- Filter box
- Airline tubing.
- 1 Airstone.
- Filter plate
- Higher adjustable tubing (Maximum height 15”)
- Coarse foam pad
Kindly note that this kit does not include buffering soil.
Due to it being handmade please expect some minor differences in the finish of it.
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UGF Box
This UGF box works perfect and looks good. It’s definitely the best UGF box you can find online.
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ASIAN STYLE UNDERGRAVEL FILTER BOX
Great! Bought largest one, looks better in person than on pic. 3d printed base, as well as acrylic box with no rim or ridge as seen in pic.
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UGF Box
Great product, used this box in a caridina shrimp tank. Everything works great. Will order again.
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Easy maintenance
Looks cool. Also movable from established tank to new one. Resetting the tank made easy
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UGF
This is my 3rd box and I love using the ugf. Works really good and haven't had any problems with it.
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Shrimp Tank Filter
Great Undergravel filter box, only thing I had concerns about is the air line was short especially for the Large size I selected.
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UGF Box
These UGF boxes from Plamski work great! I use two of the medium sized version in a 20g long housing Red Fancy Tiger Caridina. I’ve attempted to make the DIY versions of these boxes in the past, and they work well too… but when all said and done there really is no savings in the cost of materials going that route, and these are ready to go right out of the box no fab work needed!
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The hobby has played a part in my life and I’d like to say this filter is by far the most unique and beneficial filter out there for shrimp keepers thank you guys for the fast shipping and I hope everything is well.
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If you know, You Know
If you intend to keep any Caridina shrimp, a UGF box is a must! Not only does it offer versatility but is ideal for these sensitive creatures to flourish and thrive. This box is high quality, works as described, and is worth the price. Will definitely be purchasing more in the future.