sponge filter for shrimp tank??

[chazsgirl]

ok i have no clue what this is but I need something better than what I have, I love my aquaclear 50g I have on my 20g shrimp/snail tank but I have lost a few shrimp even with the sponge on the filter intake,tried pantyhose, netting, a bunch of things, either they get caught,stick to it, or get sucked up.
I heard that sponge filters are good, what are they, how much are they and how good are they at filtration?
ALSO WHAT ABOUT THIS ONE:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bio-Sponge-Filter-for-Aquarium-Tank-Double_W0QQitemZ320300602209QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em320300602209&_trkparms=72%3A1210%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

COULD THIS WORK?

[Mgamer20o0]

yes those can work. i use the hydro filters though.

[krytan]

Sponge ilters are very good, i use them in a lot of my tanks but they will only work if you leave them running 24/7.

[nickmcmechan]

i use ugf with success in my shrimp tank, no shrimps getting sucked up!

[gmh]

Sponges are perfect for your needs. That one you posted looks fine. Lots of surface area.

[chazsgirl]

thanks all I bought it! :headbang2::headbang2:

[sinner41265]

Here's the one I use:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Sponge-Filter-10-gallon_W0QQitemZ200029110666QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em200029110666&_trkparms=72:1205|39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

They're cheap and work great. The shrimp seem to love them, anyway :)

Sponge filters are great, I have them in every tank. It's always good to have a few pre-seeded sponge filters on hand in case you need to set up another tank. Instant tank cycling !

Good luck with the one you got !