Sponge filter clogging within a week..
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Mine clogs up a couple of times a year, but not every week. Maybe you should switch to an airstone instead
That is odd, it takes mine at least 6 months. I clean the hole with a paper clip, sometimes the end of the airline also.
Are you running the filter slowly or at full flow?
Are you running the filter slowly or at full flow?
I clean mine every week... You must have a good amount of waste if it's clogging up fast.
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Not really, you really don't see particles floating around. I'm running an FX5 on my 125g with a polishing pad so it traps a lot. Also WC's with spot cleaning weekly.
I know nothing about that brand air pump. Is the filter running briskly with big bubbles and a lot of flow or are they smaller bubbles and just break the water surface gently?
Water that is high in calcium and magnesium can cause a build up in the small opening as can tiny snails.
Water that is high in calcium and magnesium can cause a build up in the small opening as can tiny snails.
I run 2 fx5s (mostly media)and two giant hydro sponges and do a 70% water change on my 180gal a week and still got to clean them. They just catch a lot of stuff. Mine are packed every time I clean them. To me yours clogging sounds normal but also says it's working.
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I think you are referring to the sponge clogging, my issue is the nozzle that attaches to the airline clogs and must be cleaned out with a paper clip. The sponge itself isn't clogged when this happens.