Setting up a new 75 and was interested in using only sponge filters. I have one single flowerhorn and was wondering if it was possible to use two hydor v pro's as the sole source of filtration. I do water changes 2-3 times a week.
75g Filtration
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A powerhead will give you way more turn over.
Just buy a real filter....
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A powerhead on a sponge filter would work fine. That way you don't have to buy a air pump and a powerhead.
I just don't want to spend to much money right now. I have some options I have a rena xp3 I could use in conjuction with the sponges or an aqueon 55/75. If I really had to l could get 2 ac 110s but I love the sound and look of the sponges and would like to use them solely.
You "love the look of a sponge"? haha.....well, ok.....to each their own.
As long as you're vacuuming when you do wc, sponges will be just fine. You don't need powerheads unless you're looking for more current in the tank. Plus powerheads will cost more to own and operate in terms of electrical consumption, and I find they tend to be too much suction for sponges and clog up the sponges much quicker thus requiring more frequent maintenance on the sponges themselves.
As long as you're vacuuming when you do wc, sponges will be just fine. You don't need powerheads unless you're looking for more current in the tank. Plus powerheads will cost more to own and operate in terms of electrical consumption, and I find they tend to be too much suction for sponges and clog up the sponges much quicker thus requiring more frequent maintenance on the sponges themselves.
They remind me of when I was a kid so much which is why I think I love the way they look lol. I always vacuum when I do water changes but I may run a 55/75 that I have laying around in addition to help out with mechanical filtration.
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I got a 75g that is currently filtered solely by two large sponge filters although the only inhabitants are 8 4" cyathopharynx furcifers and do 40-50% WC 2x a week
