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	DIY sponge filter
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I'm planning to make an air-powered DIY sponge filter. I'm curious, does the height of the uplift tube matter? -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 30-Mar-2008 00:58
JBennett181 Hobbyist Posts: 70 Kudos: 46 Votes: 2 Registered: 10-Jan-2008	nope dosent matter trim it to your needs. using a powerhead or just an air tube? i like feesh
Posted 30-Mar-2008 02:32
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Edited by Shinigami Just an air pump, I have an extra one lying around so I mind as well have a sponge filter since I want to be breeding/raising fish soon. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 30-Mar-2008 02:57
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, In a sense it the length (height) of the riser does make a difference. The longer it is the more bubbles are contained within the tube for a longer time, this will give it more suction or water flow than a much shorter one. A 8 or 12 inch tube will move more water through the sponge than a one inch tube. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 30-Mar-2008 07:55


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