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Hey guys I grabbed a sponge filter to handle the bio filtration on my new grow out tank with a small HOB running strictly for mechanical. How small of an air pump can I run on the sponge being that all I need it for is aerating bacteria? It's in my office and the airpump thats on there is...

So as I have expanded. so has my electric bill. I was thinking of getting one large air pump and running multiple sponge filters. I would shut down some of the power filters. How many people are running tanks, large or small on only sponge filters. I am not in a situation where I can run one...

I have recently set up a number of 40 breeder tanks and have decided to go primarily with Sponge Filters. The tanks will be used mainly for Fry grow out, a breeder group here and there, and quarantine tanks. What is the guide line for sponge filter size. For my canisters and HOB I go for 10 to...

I have a bunch of Hydro sponge filters, and I'm missing uplift tubes for some of them. Anyone know a good DIY solution to make more? I'm assuming its just a matter of finding the right diameter rigid tubing, but wanted to ask if anyone had found something.

Just curious what brand of sponge filters people use. I see Aqua Top Classics, Hydro Sponge III, and Lee's Filters. I notice some brands make it easy to purchase replacement Sponges. Also what pumps are you using with them? Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

I got 8 of the Swiss tropical sponge filters at the auction yesterday and they move some water. Highly recommend them.

I am looking to buy sponge filters for 20 gallon tanks. Does anyone have any used or unused ones for sale or trade? I have a fluval U2 for trade if anyone wants.

Last night I set up two 30-gallon grow outs on the floor in the fish room (yes, that's how bad it's getting :p). I put two sponge filters in each and outfitted them with the new air stones I got from DrsFosterSmith.com. As soon as I'd done this, many of my other filters stopped working. The...

After visiting another members fish room to pick up some fish, I am now in full fish room plan mode. It had an air pump and pvcvwith little valves screwed into it. Currently I have 14 tanks, with the exception of the 3 show tanks upstairs, they are all running AC hob's. In the next month I am...

Having set up a couple of quarantine tanks in my modest fish room with my Aquamania booty, I'm getting a bit concerned about all of the electrical plugs going into my outlet, what with all the heaters and HOB filters I've got. So, to declutter the outlet, I'm thinking about eliminating the HOB...

I am considering swapping out all of my canister filters (except those on my planted tank) for sponge filters such as those made by Hydro. I like the simplicity of the sponges and reducing electricity is not a bad thing either. My questions are: 1) Are any of you currently using sponges as...

I need to replace the round sponge on my sponge filter. It's the commercial fish store type of sponge filter. I don't like the prices I'm seeing for the replacement sponges. Is there a cheaper replacement? Right now I'm using a course green scouring pad wrapped around some filter floss wrapped...

Stole this from MFK Will an open airline blowing huge bubbles is going to generate a lot more movement than an army of tiny bubbles. But the army of tiny bubbles will provide a more consistent pull instead of a pulsing one, right? Does anyone know the pros and cons of airstone vs. open line...

I have a Rena 300 air pump (manufacturer rated for 75 gallons - whatever that means) running 2 hydro V sponges. How can I tell if I am getting flow through the filters? Is this pump big enough? Each filter is in its own tank (1 20L, 1 29G). Is it possible to have too big a sponge filter on...

I have two of these: http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/images/graphics/hydrospongethree.jpg Two of these:http://leesaqpet.com/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=209&category_id=6&keyword=box+filter and two top fin XP air pumps for 55 gallon...

Hi all, Tired of paying too much for sponge filters at the LFS in Rockville, so I'm about to order some sponge filters from Jehmco and need some sizing advice. Which of these sponges (H-0 to H-V) would you use for 5g, 10g and 20L? I have two 10s and a 20L set up right now, using the H-I...

I hear of people running extra tanks off just a sponge filter. How does that work? I want to add a couple more tanks to use as breeder but I dont really want to buy filter systems for all of them so how can I hook them up to be running off of connected air and sponge filter and how would they...

Anyone looking to sell or get rid of a few large Sponge Filters? I'd love to purchase them if they are up for sale. Thanks and have a good weekend all!