Sponge filter for large aquaria

[eaglesandfish]

I have seen spong filters on the market for large 55 to 125 gallon aquariums. I have used sponge filters on small tanks and love them. Does anyone have any experience with sponge filters in large tanks.:huh:

 

[eaglesandfish]

come on. Doesnt any one have anything good or bad to say about sponge filters. I have always believed simple is better.

 

[vampie]

I don't like them for larger aquariums because they won't circulate the water well enough. A similar option would be to use a powerhead with a prefilter.

 

[ansbfish]

might want to check out something like this.

 

[galen]

i have used the big sponge filters on 70 gallon tanks. they are outstanding providing all the filtration needed. used in conjunction with a powerful air pump, like the big tetratec deep water ones, they would be great in a deep aquarium.

 

[eaglesandfish]

thanks guys. I think im going to use a sponge filter and a HOB filter. Also that set up (ansbfish) is very interesting and I am going to experement with that a little. thanks