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march*&^
04-27-2007, 04:59 AM
Hi there,

I'm using a sponge filter and I know it is underated among all the filter found out there. Unfortunately I cant afford filters that will cost 100$ that is in my country it will cost 350$. Hopefully anyone could help me to utilise 100% on the sponge filter. :wink2:

Algenco
05-01-2007, 02:16 AM
Sponge filters do a good job, you may need more than 1.
I've heard of people keeping 15-18 WC Frontosa with nothing but 5-6 sponge filters

Chrona
05-01-2007, 02:19 AM
Where do you live? Hang on back power filters are very inexpensive, and work great. $100+ dollars is only for nice canister filters.

That being said, more flow (bigger air pump or water pump depending on how it's powered) and a larger sponge will increase the abilities of a sponge filter.

Rue
05-01-2007, 02:26 AM
I ran a sponge filter in a goldfish tank for years before I had a clue what I was doing...

I was lucky...sponge filters are excellent...just remember to rinse them in used tank water and don't let them dry out at all when you clean them...