Sponge filters maximum bioload capacity?

[YoFishboy]

That goes for many of us forum members, eh?

Roan

Ain't that the truth..hehe

After many years in da hobby, I find myself going full circle - from simple systems to "cutting edge" (which often equals "pay more for no reason with debatable benefits") back to simple again - sponge filtration is definately the way ta go in breeder tanks..."everything old is new again"! Except for me...DOH!

 

[Rbishop]

That goes for many of us forum members, eh?

Roan

:clap: :dance2: :thm:

 

[wesleydnunder]

Some of us old folks prefer the word 'seasoned'.

Mark

 

[Jighead]

For those that use sponge filters, do you prefer two smaller sponges on both ends of the tank, or one large one?
I imagine that the two smaller sponges are better mechanical filters as they cover different areas.However, I also think that the large sponge would offer better biological filtering.

So which is better, two small sponges or 1 large sponge?


Thanks - Jighead

 

[mooman]

I would use two smaller filters on anything over 30 inches (30g on up)

PS A filter called the hydro-sponge is usually regarded as one of the best on the market.

 

[Roan Art]

Some of us old folks prefer the word 'seasoned'.

Mark

Just some salt and pepper for me. I'm old but young to aquaria


I second the hydro-sponge.

Roan

 

[Rometiklan]

I love sponge filters, but I find them a bit intrusive in my main display tanks where I'm trying to hide as many "artificial" aspects of my setup as possible. I use them only in spawning tanks, fry tanks, and quarantine tanks.