Used media sponge for new tank

Aquari · Post by **Aquari** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:46 am

Sponge filters are underrated. Simple, effective, and cheap. What's not to love?

glowbeam · Post by **glowbeam** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:53 am

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.

rivolt · Post by **rivolt** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:33 am

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.

bassion · Post by **bassion** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:48 am

Backup filtration is smart. Redundancy saves fish. Learned that the hard way when my HOB died overnight.

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