20 gallon QT with sponge filters?

[Steveo McNello]

So I have my 20 long QT tank set up with a few waste monsters in it. It does have a sandy bottom because I find it very easy to clean in smaller tanks. I have a small HOB filter now and of course [I knew it would happen] it's starting to click every so often like it has sand where it shouldn't be.

What's MFK's opinion on putting 1 or 2 sponge filters in there with my little RTC and florida gar? I know they don't hold any media but are they cool to use? Any input?

Thanks!

 

[qwik48r]

yyeaaa get some hydro's

 

[aclockworkorange]

Don't hold any media? The sponge IS the media.

 

[Steveo McNello]

So I assume its ok then?

 

[crisper]

sponge filters are great bio filters great for hospital or fry grow out tanks.

 

[Steveo McNello]

So I hooked it up and its running... can I stop my HOB filter or should they run together for a few days?

 

[Jc1119]

I'd run them both for a few weeks till sponges mature. Sponges work great btw. Most bang for your buck in my book

 

[Steveo McNello]

I'd run them both for a few weeks till sponges mature. Sponges work great btw. Most bang for your buck in my book

Or I'll run them together until my HOB breaks lol. Thanks!

 

[lp85253]

give the spomge filters a month to mature,after that they can do the job on thier own quite easily