So I am in the process of making a super mini fish room and I am wondering which filter is better. I was thinking of sponge filters for quicker maintenance unless UGFs are much better. What do you guys think?
Sponge or UGF?
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ya in fishrooms the sponge filter tends to be easier maintenance and still cheap, also you can use them in bear bottom tanks.
Look into a Hamburg Matten Filter. I'm gradually switching my fishroom over to them. Using 1" foam from Joannes and 3/4" pvc lift pipes, they cost something like 3$ per 10 gal.
I'd vote for sponge anyday. no need for gravel = lower costs. plus theyre cheaper to begin with.
Whats the foam your using? is it seat cushion foam? if so, do you like it? does it work well?
Whats the foam your using? is it seat cushion foam? if so, do you like it? does it work well?
Okay... stupid question, but why are sponge filters particularly suited to bare-bottom tanks? Do you just mean as opposed to under-gravel filters which, by definition, require gravel?
