Sponge Filter lift tube

[littleg902]

Is the lift tube required for the sponge filter to work correctly? I have a sponge filter but no lift tube on it and was wondering if it makes a big difference.

 

[CLDarnell]

Hello,

Bubbles traveling up the tube force water up with them. Water is then pulled in through the sponge. No lift tube = no lift. Can you adapt something onto the filter?

 

[littleg902]

Does length on the tube matter? I have a lift tube for a smaller sponge filter that fits on it, its just not as long as the one the bigger sponge is supposed to have.

 

[CLDarnell]

Sort of, yes. The shorter the tube, the less water gets forced up by the bubbles. You can create more flow by adding an extension...even sliding a piece of tubing over your short lift tube.

Hope this helps

 

[WckedMidas]

THE LONGER THE TUBE THE MORE WATTER YOU WILL END UP MOVEING. i USE TO LIKE AND TAKE A POWERHEAD AND STICK IT IN THE END OF THE TUBE HAVE OTHER END IN THE SPONGE. WORK LIKE A CHAMP

 

[littleg902]

Thanks for the replies, just got an extension for it.