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Post by titansfever83 on Jun 10, 2009 21:38:46 GMT -6
Just curious what particular brands of sponge filters everyone likes and the cheapest place to get em? I'm looking for one for a 10 gal and a 30 gal tank.
And what brand of air pump do you guys suggest? I have a few different brands but mine are old and very loud.
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Post by jon carman on Jun 10, 2009 23:02:01 GMT -6
I think mine are hydro-sponge. I have used poret foam, but I ended up selling it all.
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Post by jon carman on Jun 10, 2009 23:07:45 GMT -6
I use a linear piston air pump, which can run about 30 tanks and it is pretty quiet. They make them that can run over 100. If you are ever thinking of expanding I would look at one of them. They can run as few as 12, which if you put a couple per tank you would only be running 6 tanks. It only uses 30 something watts so you could filter up to 30 tanks on 30 watts. I like these because they give you flexibility to expand. All you do is drill a brass fitting into a pvc and away you go. I haven't used a normal air pump so I can't help you there.
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Post by reagan on Jun 11, 2009 6:25:27 GMT -6
I have a piston air that runs over 100 sponges. I use the Hydro with some filter boxes. I may be selling the set up.
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Post by fishme on Jun 11, 2009 7:48:32 GMT -6
Big Al's has the lustar hydro-sponges of all different sizes. The one below is suitable for a 10 gallon. You'll see a list on the page for bigger ones suitable for up to 125 gallons. They range from $6.99 to $10.99. If you haven't had dealings with Big Al's, I give them my highest recommendation. Prices are good, and their service has been perfect every time I've used them. Top notch company. www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19170/si1379356/cl0/lustarhydrospongefilter1As for a quiet air pump, I'd like to know of one also. I'm using a Whisper 30-60 with double outlets to run a bubble wand in one of my tanks, and it's noisy. I'm using a Profile 1000 to run a small sponge filter in a 29 gallon, and it's also pretty noisy. Both came with some used tanks I bought, so I really can't complain. When I get things organized later this summer, I'm seriously going to look into a system like Jon and Reagan are using. |
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Post by angel on Jun 11, 2009 9:25:38 GMT -6
Me too! Our next group project seems to be shaping up!
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Post by titansfever83 on Jun 11, 2009 14:13:51 GMT -6
Thanks for the replies everyone.
I done a quick google search on the piston pumps and the ones I seen ranged from $150-400!!! I'm sure they work wonders but I only need something for two tanks ATM. And I only have 5 tanks total setup right now, anymore and my old house may not be so forgiving.
Mike, thanks for the link.
Reagan, send me a message when you decide to get rid of your setup. I might be interested in buying one used rather than new.
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Post by mushu804 on Jul 28, 2009 0:01:32 GMT -6
so this sponge filter hooks up to a pump
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Post by samuelskelly on Nov 23, 2009 13:04:56 GMT -6
i make all of my sponge filters.
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Post by samuelskelly on Nov 23, 2009 13:23:55 GMT -6
they are really easy to make.
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Post by oneyoda on Nov 24, 2009 12:26:24 GMT -6
Fish.com has Azoo sponge filers CHEAP. I bought abunch and like them
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Post by samuelskelly on Nov 24, 2009 14:42:26 GMT -6
For what you pay for two of those sponge filters. You make about ten of them yourself.
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Post by oneyoda on Nov 24, 2009 15:40:27 GMT -6
Great---Tell us how n what we need. I'm up for a DIY lesson for shure! Esp. when it saves me money!!! Any picts could help too.
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Post by samuelskelly on Nov 25, 2009 9:14:47 GMT -6
i will email some pics and a list of supplies
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Post by angel on Nov 25, 2009 9:19:42 GMT -6
We'd all like to see the method for making them if you don't mind. Could you post them here?
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