What filter for breeding

[the fox]

I was wondering if you need a sponge filter for breeding kribs or convicts.

[tarheels910]

No. Its good to use a sponge filter in the fry tank.

[the fox]

But do you have to use a sponge?

[tarheels910]

You dont HAVE to. Its a good way to clean a bare bottom tank without sucking up babies.

[the fox]

Ok thanks.

[Mgamer20o0]

sponge filters are good for fry but you dont need to use one. i use hobs with a sponge over the intake for some of the tanks. as for the reg tank hob or canister is fine.

[Star_Rider]

like most said you don't have to use them..
but they work well.
they make sponge filters for a lot of different sized tanks.

if you plan on letting th parents raise the fry a sponge filter is not a bad investment.


if you separate the fry from the parents then it is best to use a sponge filter.

I have better results when using a sponge filter in fry tanks.

[jm1212]

if you dont get a sponge filter, at least put one over the intake to keep the babies from getting sucked into the impeller.

[Rbishop]

I love sponge filters...but they are so old school...:eek:

[n0zqh]

I breed Convicts in my 40g and in a 29g and I have Emperor 400's on both tanks and no sponges or prefilters.

[KnaveTO]

Sponge filters are great for fry tanks not only to be able to keep your fry in the tank ratehr than sucked up into a HOB or canister but also for the fact that the fry can graze on the microorganisms in the sponge between feedings

[the fox]

I know this sounds a bit cheap what if i put sponge around internal filters?:idea:

[bghill]

You really only need the sponge on the intake tube. This is only for the babies protection. (Although the post about fry eating off the filter is a good point).

[Mgamer20o0]

thats what the plants are for lol.... you could get a sponge filter with a power head. if you have a internal filter already you could mod it to use it.

[the fox]

Thanks