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JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	I will starting up my 1st FW tank soon and am considering using a sponge filter. Why you ask? cheap;doesn't take up much room; easy to maintain, & saves on buying expensive filters so the money can be use on other things like lighting etc? Is a sponge filter sufficient for any tank from 20 - 33 gallon tank for filtration?
Posted 30-Dec-2006 05:40
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	There are sponge filters that will work for this size of tank, however remember it really only provides for biological filtration, which means you will really need to make sure and keep up with regular water changes and gravel vacuumings. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 30-Dec-2006 06:25
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	I have two tanks with Aquaclear minis on them. dunno about the larger models but mine ya can't hear more than a foot or so away
Posted 01-Jan-2007 19:49
JTF Enthusiast Posts: 245 Registered: 16-May-2004	Thank you both for the info, I will forgo the sponge only idea until I get more experience and try a HOB. Tanks again
Posted 02-Jan-2007 04:14
MtbGirl Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 31-Jul-2006	Edited by MtbGirl How often should we replace the filter in our tank?? We have a Tetra Whisper system with Bio Bag filters. We rinse it out with each water change and we've had the tank for six months now. I'm thinking it's time for a replacement filter. Our tank: 45 gallons 7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras 7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys
Posted 08-Jan-2007 03:44
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I dont replace till it's pretty much worn out entirely. With the filters that use foam sponges, like aquaclears, you really don't need to replace them for a good long while. I had a tetra filter on the tank I had at the office and that was a floss bag that went over a cartrige (sounds similar to what you have) I think it had to be replaced once a year or so. If it's falling apart you might want to consider a new one . ^_^
Posted 08-Jan-2007 21:10


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