Sponge question

[lferg]

I have a noob question about sponge filters. I have a Whisper power filter on one tank (it sucks but it was cheap so thats what I have for the moment). Can I just put a sponge filter sponge on the intake and get the benefits of a sponge filter or does it just not work like that?

 

[WyldFya]

Yes you can, but expect the sponge to clog quickly.

 

[ziggy2]

You will have to clean it on a regular basis or you will lose your flow rate.

 

[lferg]

So is there a big advantage to a sponge over a power filter setup? I am just trying to figure out what I should do with my redone 10g. It has a Whisper 5-15 on it now and it kinda sucks.

 

[WyldFya]

The advantages are that they are awesome mech filters, they can sustain a large bio-colony, and they are cheap. The down side is that they clog easily.

 

[kydsexy]

always use a sponge as additional filtration! i love mine, i run an AC at all times, especially when i know i'm gonna have a high bioload


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