Hydro-Sponge V

[tonymofo]

I have a couple of 90 gallon tanks with wet/dry filters. I am thinking of cutting down on some of my fish and also getting rid of my wet drys to cut down of electricity usage. I have 2 power heads and 1000 gph pumps on each tank. I was thinking of using this hydro sponge V with my power heads. I would have 2 of these for each tank. I also do my weekly water changes. Would these by Okay to use. 3 of my tanks would have mainly Jardini's and B. Parrots. 1 tank has a 18" male Dovii, 1 tank for baby Flowerhorn growout.

Any of your suggestions would be appreciated!!!!

 

[tonymofo]

Here is a pic of the sponge I would be using.

 

[gomezladdams]

They would provide plenty of biofilter,you might have to step up the gravel vaccing for the bigger fish.

 

[duke33]

They would provide plenty of biofilter,you might have to step up the gravel vaccing for the bigger fish.

At 2 per tank I agree, I agree on more vaccuming too.

 

[tonymofo]

How long should I have the sponges in the tank befor I can take off the wet dry?

 

[Nic]

How long should I have the sponges in the tank befor I can take off the wet dry?

few weeks.... after the switch your gonna wanna watch your params and have a bacteria stabilizer on hand.... i took a tank down before andused a sponge filter as sole filter had too add some bio spira 3 days later but all went fine...

 

[WyldFya]

I'd recommend running only one with a powerhead per tank, and the other being run by air driven. The pumps cause them to clog easier.

 

[Dr Joe]

^^^

 

[zennzzo]

With 1000gph pumps I'd try to find a way to direct the flow of the return and get rid of the powerheads...there are very low wattage 1000's out there...even running the w/d's on timers to go on and off seems like a better way of conserving energy...

 

[tonymofo]

With 1000gph pumps I'd try to find a way to direct the flow of the return and get rid of the powerheads...there are very low wattage 1000's out there...even running the w/d's on timers to go on and off seems like a better way of conserving energy...

Timers are a good idea. I am in the process of rearranging my fish room (10 tanks) so that is something to think about. Thanks!!!!!

Keep the suggestions coming!!!