sponge filters HOW to set the up

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karlamaria

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So I decided to set up some spong filters in my tanks, so I have media when I set up my quarintine tanks if need be and also for my 10 gallon cherry shimp tank I will be setting up as soon as my local walmart gets a 10 gallon tank in :wall:.
my question is..... what size sponge for all three tanks... and what kind of powerhead?

55 gallon,
29 gallon
and 10 gallon
 
I like to keep one running at all times for new tanks as well
 
If your running backup filters then run them on existing tanks or in sumps which have live stock. Keeping a filter running in a bare tank will not be very effective if you need bio-filtration urgently. The bacteria do need food (fish waste) to live and grow. Alternatively you can keep a cleaner fish or test fish in your hospital tank until you need to use it.

Another thought: On hospital or emergency tanks you can simply use a box filter (or a glass jar) filled with gravel from your main tank as emergency filters.
 
fishdance;1436331; said:
If your running backup filters then run them on existing tanks or in sumps which have live stock. Keeping a filter running in a bare tank will not be very effective if you need bio-filtration urgently. The bacteria do need food (fish waste) to live and grow. Alternatively you can keep a cleaner fish or test fish in your hospital tank until you need to use it.

Another thought: On hospital or emergency tanks you can simply use a box filter (or a glass jar) filled with gravel from your main tank as emergency filters.
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I won't be running these filters on a bare tank, I just want to run them in my now running tanks for use when and if I need a hospital tank. I hear there prettty good for your tanks as well.

so anyone can you tell me how to use a power head on these? ( pics)
 
All it takes to hook a sponge filter to a powerhead is a little shove:)
If the powerhead has a tapered guard on the intake, you just shove it in the tube on the sponge filter and you're done! The only bad part is if the sponge filter is small, it'll clog quickly when driven by a powerhead.
 
rallysman;1436709; said:
All it takes to hook a sponge filter to a powerhead is a little shove:)
If the powerhead has a tapered guard on the intake, you just shove it in the tube on the sponge filter and you're done! The only bad part is if the sponge filter is small, it'll clog quickly when driven by a powerhead.
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so would a pump and air stone work better? ( and thank you for your quick and great answers :)
 
If you're just going to use them for back-up bio filters, then I would say yes.
 
Thank you ! :) Have a wonderful day :)
 
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