Sponge filters???

[OgreMkV]

I've seen a few tanks on here and some in a (very nice) LFS in Austin using these sponge filters. I was wondering how good they are and would they be recommended?

These are the ones with the sponge sitting on the bottom of the tank and a hose going to a powerhead.

Thanks

 

[Nolapete]

kensfish.com has great inexpensive sponge filters. I use sponge filters in all my smaller tanks and multiple ones in larger tanks. Check out aquamojo.com. Mo uses sponge filters in a lot of his tanks. Very few tanks I've seen look as good as his.

 

[Slappy*McFish]

They are a must-have for breeding tanks or fry tanks.

 

[Moesmom]

I have one in my shrimp and snail tank and it does a great job. The baby shrimp love to graze on the sponge for algae.

 

[RodInCALIFORNIA]

there is several sponge filters on ebay for less than 5.00 that includes shipping i have bought a few and they work fine.

 

[Rbishop]

Run many sponges..even in tanks that have HOB and canisters...quick bacteria source for new or QT tanks....inexpensive to boot....

 

[jpappy789]

:iagree:

If anything you can't beat the price!

 

[santiago]

Yeah I agree with everyone, they are cheap and they work great!

 

[roscoe70]

Run many sponges..even in tanks that have HOB and canisters...quick bacteria source for new or QT tanks....inexpensive to boot....

:iagree:
Great for seeding new tanks.

 

[Emg]

Sponge filters are probably the best filters you can get. So incredibly easy, efficient and inexpensive. The only reason I can think of that folks don't make more use of them is they look HORRID in a tank....lol. It's very hard to hide them.