I didn't think of adding biomax to the sponges. That's a good idea, I think I'll borrow it
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I used the small aquaclear bio max for the 30 filter
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Sponge Filters
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I used the small aquaclear bio max for the 30 filter
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I'm in the process of switching over my tanks to air powered sponge filters as well. It makes me a bit nervous as I'm used to the AC hob filters and swear by them, but everything I read says there won't be a issue so long as I keep up with water changes and filter cleaning.
While watching some vids on youtube on breeding killifish, I came across this guy's channel and videos. He runs everything off of sponges, no hob filters, and everything looks awesome. He's got lots of tanks of all sizes and varying loads of stock in tanks. His vids are worth a watch if you're interested in going that way. Here's a vid of his fish room[video=youtube_share;6DQmTVCcUbg]http://youtu.be/6DQmTVCcUbg?t=32s[/video]-
While watching some vids on youtube on breeding killifish, I came across this guy's channel and videos. He runs everything off of sponges, no hob filters, and everything looks awesome. He's got lots of tanks of all sizes and varying loads of stock in tanks. His vids are worth a watch if you're interested in going that way. Here's a vid of his fish room[video=youtube_share;6DQmTVCcUbg]http://youtu.be/6DQmTVCcUbg?t=32s[/video]-
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Also, do you have well or city water? With additional maintenance, you may also want to think about an increased water bill or more electricity to heat the water.
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My Lfs runs all their tanks except their saltwater tanks on sponges.
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Great vid
Check out his profile, he's got tons of cool fish vids. I enjoyed watching the killifish project. He has one air pump that runs all his tanks, I'm gonna have to find one like that. I find his tank setups are very clean looking also, not lots of black wires hanging around, you just see clear hose here and there.
http://www.jehmco.com/index.html this place has those heavy duty air pumps and supplies.i have ordered from them before,no problems.when running only sponge filters, are the solids/mechanical filtration done with only WC? that has to get most of it....
Its not your filters that's drastically upping your electric bill, its those heaters....and lights, if they are all on a lot.
