Sponge filter material?

[flowingmotion]

Take a look at Big Als. They have some cheap replacement sponges and some larger ones for sumps that you can cut down to size.

http://www.bigalspets.com/fish.html?cat=242


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[charlie1187]

Consider these DIY filters instead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROkhHGIPwj4&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDzgM9x3tc&feature=plcp

Thanks i have something similar but im looking for a hydro type sponge filter ran by an air pump

 

[charlie1187]

Take a look at Big Als. They have some cheap replacement sponges and some larger ones for sumps that you can cut down to size.

http://www.bigalspets.com/fish.html?cat=242


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Thanks yea they have alot of stuff but im looking for cheap a big piece of foam so i can make several

 

[charlie1187]

Bump no more input guys?

 

[skald89]

Why do you want a sponge filter specifically?

 

[jdhuegel1]

Why do you want a sponge filter specifically?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...9-The-Woefully-Underappreciated-Sponge-Filter

They work wonders.

 

[dogofwar]

Don't use the green foam from Joanne's Fabric - no bueno (it has anti-mold stuff).

I actually gave up on making DIY sponges because well-made commercial ones are just so inexpensive and efficient to use.

I bought a whole bunch of used ones at a fish club auction...and some more when I local fish store was closing...

Matt

 

[skjl47]

Hello; I got some white open cell foam at Wal-Mart a year or so ago. It was in the craft/sewing section and is commonly used for chair cushion padding. I cut a couple of shapes out and center holes. I had some very old sponge filter bases from many years ago and used one. i ahve had this in a QT for around a year now and it has worked out well. I should have the package around if anyone is interested.

 

[skald89]

I still don't get why you prefer the simple sponge filter. The links I sent you both have the water sucked up through the sponge, essentially the same effect as a sponge filter. They also have a place to house biological filtration.

This is also a good option for a DIY filter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj1Glx5anfM

 

[charlie1187]

Don't use the green foam from Joanne's Fabric - no bueno (it has anti-mold stuff).

I actually gave up on making DIY sponges because well-made commercial ones are just so inexpensive and efficient to use.

I bought a whole bunch of used ones at a fish club auction...and some more when I local fish store was closing...

Matt

Thanks man