Sponge Filters

[Drizzt]

I figured they probably wouldn't be a good idea as a primary on a large tank, but I guess they are pretty cost effective as well as efficient in a smaller tank.

I would not use them as a primary on a larger tank, but I use them quite often on my smaller tanks. work pretty well and super low maintenance.

 

[Drizzt]

Yeah, I can imagine the tank would get pretty dirty. Do people just do a lot of siphoning and water changes to keep their tanks clean when using just a sponge filter?

I think it would depend on stocking. I wouldn't expect a sponge filter to pick up the leftovers from a 24" jardini if you catch my drift.

 

[Drizzt]

Thanks for the replies everybody. I'm setting up my 180 with a sump and was just wondering if it would even be worth it to put a couple of sponge filters in there. I'll probably set them in the sump so they aren't "uglying" up the tank.

 

[her209]

Thanks for the replies everybody. I'm setting up my 180 with a sump and was just wondering if it would even be worth it to put a couple of sponge filters in there. I'll probably set them in the sump so they aren't "uglying" up the tank.

If the purpose is to provide surface area for beneficial bacteria, then you're probably better off with ceramic rings, bio balls, scrubbers, etc.

 

[Drizzt]

Maybe I'll just stick a large sponge filter in the tank as a backup. I saw your post in the classifieds, you're from Fresno? I'm in Porterville.

If the purpose is to provide surface area for beneficial bacteria, then you're probably better off with ceramic rings, bio balls, scrubbers, etc.

 

[her209]

Maybe I'll just stick a large sponge filter in the tank as a backup. I saw your post in the classifieds, you're from Fresno? I'm in Porterville.

Yup.