Deciding between UG Filter or Sponge Filter - C.A.R.E.
网页2023年10月27日 · Sponge filters aren't all that great for mechanical filtration. In addition to taking up space you will need to remove the filter and rinse off the sponge. In one of his videos, Cory refers to the UGF as the best of both worlds. Yes there will be mulm underneath. Unless you remove the substrate, you won't see the filter again.
Dagwood Sandwich: Hot-Rodding the Jehmco Round Box Filter
网页2020年7月31日 · A forum post by Bill Smith who modifies a Jehmco box filter with various pads and tubes to create a layered sponge filter for his nano-ponds. See photos, videos and updates on the filter performance and maintenance.
NEW Co-Op Thing: Sponge Filter Jetlifter Kit - C.A.R.E.
网页2023年9月28日 · These little bubbles help to create more continuous flow and optimize the sponge filter's performance. If you already own an Aquarium Co-Op sponge filter, use the Easy Flow attachments to improve circulation in your tanks. It works with our small, medium, and large sponge filters, as well as nano sponge filters that were made after 2023.
Fastest way to seed beneficial bacteria using sponge filters
网页2021年9月30日 · Both also have HOB’s sized for 75 G flow x 2 with large ACO prefilters packed with a roughly equal to a large sponge filter volume of 30 ppi sponge blocks. So I only have around 320 gallons of sponge filtration in each of those tanks with the equivalent of 3 large sponges counting them as 40 gallons of filtration each (x 2) plus 2 more large ...
Fine Sponge Filter vs Coarse Sponge Filter - General Discussion
网页2020年10月13日 · Users share their opinions and experiences on the pros and cons of fine and coarse sponge filters for aquariums. Learn about the differences, cleaning methods, and tips for choosing the right filter for your tank.
Ideal Sponge Filter Flow Rate for a 20G (or general rule)
网页2022年4月11日 · When beeded, one filter can be cleaned on one water change, and the other on the next water change. This gives the beneficial bacteria a chance to recover. A second advantage would be having extra seeded filters available for an emergency situation. How the tank is scaped will determine if you have room for a second sponge filter. My 10 …
How Long Till A Sponge Filter Has Bacteria? - C.A.R.E.
网页2021年6月6日 · But if bacteria is growing on the gunk particles, it is also on the sponge filter itself, so you retain that bacteria, which multiplies and grows on the new gunk the filter collects out of the water column. This cycle is probably healthier than not cleaning the filter because leaving the gunk in your aquarium indefinitely is going to create ...
Removing algae from sponge filter - Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers
网页2021年10月31日 · About 5 years ago I broke down a qt That had an old fine foam sponge filter. I had no issues in qt and was out of peroxide. To lazy to go get more…. I boiled a pot of water removed it from the stove and dropped sponge, base, plastic cage, and uplift tube in and finished breaking down the qt. When I came back it was cooled.
Hiding sponge filters - General Discussion - C.A.R.E.
网页2021年4月23日 · I've got two sponge filters in the back two corners of this tank. I like the Aquarium Co-Op sponges because the black sponge blends in with my background and the green tube blends in with plants. There is very little hardscape in this aquarium, and yet the sponge filter on the left is barely visible because of the tall background plants.
Cycling a tank with established sponge filters
网页2020年11月18日 · Medium sponge filter from a planted 40B with 8 Boesemani Rainbows and 1 Bristlenose Pleco, which also has an AquaClear 70. Medium sponge filter from a 10g tank with no fish currently (fry system), but it has 2 breeder boxes with Bladder Snails and Ramshorn Snails for Pea Puffer food.