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Re: Used media sponge for new tank
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:46 am
by Aquari
Sponge filters are underrated. Simple, effective, and cheap. What's not to love?
Re: Used media sponge for new tank
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:53 am
by glowbeam
Aquari wrote: ↑Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:46 am
Sponge filters are underrated. Simple, effective, and cheap. What's not to love?
True, but they're not great for high bio loads. Fine for a Betta or shrimp tank, but you'll need more for bigger fish.
Re: Used media sponge for new tank
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:33 am
by rivolt
Yeah, sponges are chill for small setups. I run a canister on my 55 gallon but keep a sponge in there too, just for backup.
Re: Used media sponge for new tank
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:48 am
by bassion
Backup filtration is smart. Redundancy saves fish. Learned that the hard way when my HOB died overnight.