Michigan Cichlid Association
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on December 18, 2014, 02:23:05 PM
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This may seem like a silly question here. I'm wondering how the sponge filters whatever size it may be, stay in the bottom of the tank? Is there a weight built into them? I have never used them at all, I have only used DIY filters, or the box style filters that I put gravel in to keep them to the bottom. Thanks in advance
SKI,
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Depends on the style of sponge filter. The ones I have, use a suction cup to the side of the tank. Some other ones have weighted bottoms.
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Once they get waterlogged they sink. I have to squeeze them in the tank 10 or so times and then they go to the bottom.
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Thank you both very much. Question answered...
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IME, the only sponges worth getting are the hydro-sponge (or pro version). They have weighted bottoms, but you still need to initially squeeze the bubbles out. I'd suggest getting the biggest one that will fit in the tank. I buy Hydro-sponge H-V's in bulk from Jehmco.
http://www.jehmco.com/html/hydro-sponge_filters.html
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IME, the only sponges worth getting are the hydro-sponge (or pro version). They have weighted bottoms, but you still need to initially squeeze the bubbles out. I'd suggest getting the biggest one that will fit in the tank. I buy Hydro-sponge H-V's in bulk from Jehmco.
http://www.jehmco.com/html/hydro-sponge_filters.html
Agreed, but I'd like to add that the Deep Blue sponges are awesome too.