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@@johnlasay1578 Basically if the air pump is located below the sponge filter, water will flow through the airline tubing and get the air pump wet if the power ever gets turned off. The check valve prevents the water from damaging the air pump and leaking everywhere in case of a power outage. 👍 If the air pump is located higher than the sponge filter, no need for a check valve.
Thanks for the guide! My air pump didn't include directions for which way the check valve should be attached, but with your help I got everything up and running smoothly!
I finally understand bc she speaks in a very articulate way. The other videos spend to much time talking about extra irrelevant stuff..I just needed to know how it’s setup!! Thank you so much!! 🙏💪❤️
i just bought the filter part 😭 didn’t know it wouldn’t come with tubing or an air pump. Thanks for the information i’ll have set it up in a few more weeks.
Looks like this year old video is a gift that keeps on giving. I just got my 1st sponge filter to supplement my Canister Filter. It was brand new but didn't come with instructions for set up. I guess the company thinks it's pretty self explanatory. Well it really isn't, not for people who never used 1 before. I didn't even know I could take it apart like that. Thank You for showing me how to assemble it and also the airstone tip. Much appreciated.
I inserted the stone into the filter, seeing several recommendations that it would be more effective, as for the noise, it was quieter before I inserted the stone, now the stone produces more noise 😂
Thank you thank you thank you! Every video I've seen talks all about the filters, but not at all about the air pump or valves. I will definitely refer to this video when I go to set up my filter.
Yay, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I don't know why I was so intimidated by sponge filters when I first got started, so I'm glad I can spread the knowledge. :)
I just got two of the Fluval sponge filters that are designated for 75 gallons each for my 110 aquarium and it has the fine sponge. I’m okay with cleaning it weekly because my plecos I pulled out of my pond I’m over wintering like to uproot my elodea haha but I’m just going to experiment with it because I like my water crystal clear and free of most debris. I so thankful for you and others because you guys help out sooooo very much with aquariums and you guys don’t even know it. Thank you and the rest of the fish community on UA-cam because without you guys I’d be still in the stone age as far as aquariums go.
This video explained everything I needed to know so much better than the instructions! I did end up using the method you used for the air stone in a short tube in a long tube bc I couldn’t get my airline tubing to connect to my bullseye on the inside, but it works just as well IMO! Thanks so much :)
Girl Talks Fish saves the day again! Just got my first sponge filter supplies and was completely lost with assembly. Your tips and tricks are wonderful - thank you!!!!
what kind of light is that you have on your tank? How does it attach exactly? I am looking to not have to spend $100 or more on a grow light for my 12 gallon betta tank. Thanks I love your videos!
Thank you for taking time to make tutorial. A huge thank you for getting to the point without rambling extra stuff that doesn't have anything to do with what your showing us! All your tips are very helpful. Your explanations are clear and to the point. Much appreciated!
I’m going to get my first sponge filter for my beta tonight!! i’ve done so much research but i’m watching more videos just to be sure! Thanks for the video!
Quick note- I don’t recommend airstones for small tanks. I have one in a ten gallon and I had to use wire cutters to even get the stone to fit in mine. The bubbles were a bit smaller but it wasn’t a huge difference. I can see why it would work in a bigger sponge filter though.
Do you recommend using the top fin brands for sponge filters and pumps? I went to petco and they had no sponge filters so I went to PetSmart and bought the top fin sf 20 and the air 2000 air pump. Did I make a mistake or should I be good?
Great video! Can you explain “HOW AND WHEN” it’s ok to switch from a regular filter system to a sponge? Do i leave my canister or HOB running for a period of time WITH the sponge or do I just remove the filter and put in the sponge?
@@vcsadler19 I just bought a sponge filter to replace my internal canister filter and I'm running both next to each other for a couple of weeks so the bacteria can spread to the new one.
I chuckled when you said about the witches brew in your video, and laughed hard when it did it when i turned it on. So true! The stone is a must by the sounds of it. I can't listen to that bubbling away all night! Great lesson. Thank you.
I'm a beginner and just hooked up the mini size Aquarium Solutions sponge filter. The bubbles were too large for the little tank I was going to use it in (little Aquatop one will stay instead). The box and website doesn't mention using an airstone... is it possible I am actually SUPPOSED to use one anyway? I know some brand are indeed supposed to use one.
Thank you for the information, first time using the sponge filter and I thought it was missing some components, now I know.. air stone and check valves.
Loved your article on Aurstone posted at the Aquarium Co-Op blog! Made some good changes because of it. Also, the study you made validated some air decisions we've been making intuitively. Keep it up! You're helping the hobby -- especially for beginners like us!
Oh, I'm so glad you read my article! Cory from Aquarium Co-Op was actually the one who did the original experiments, so I'm just helping him by writing blog posts for him. :)
What I did is for 3 tanks I used one pump and connected them with T connectors. 2 bowls have air stones and two have filters and water controllers to even the flow
Thanks! I had a challenging time finding a simple explanation of which direction to install my check valve until I found your video. Thanks again for keeping it simple!
I was just wondering cus I took of the base... So now the bubbles come out from the bottom, does it still function? I wanted to use it floating on the top to skim the top of the water.
I really needed this! I just recently got an aquarium and some plants and the plants came with little blue hitchhiker shrimp! I think some are being lost to my filter so I need a sponge filter but I couldn't find ANYWHERE online an easy, step by step guide on how exactly to set up a sponge filter. You're a shrimp saver!
thank you so so SO much! i am setting up my first all shrimp tank (5.5gal and cherries) and i had no idea how to do this... but now I know!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think you're the most normal youtuber, because you explained how to submerge that damn sponge filter haha😂. I just had major issues and felt like the stupidest person alive🤦♀️. But thanks to you I could resolve my unclarity! Thank you very much! ❤❤❤❤💗
Thank you so much! Haha, I felt so stupid too since I had no idea to put one of these things together. Glad I could share the knowledge and hopefully help others figure it out. 🤗
So, I have been using a sponge filter for ages without an airstone inside and recently added one as per this video, I have to remove the spokes to add one and I don't know it feels like maybe the filter isn't working the same? I went to clean the filter today and it wasn't dirty and the tank is dirty, makes me think I've broken things?
@@jacinthaarulanantham6682 Omgaaaa, this was 3 years ago & made me laugh so hard!! It is a piece of cake to assemble the spongue filter!! I still have my betta tank too🌊🪸🐠
Because they assume that we're supposed to know something when it's brand new to us.I don't know why. When you have someone that's brand new, you take it step by step, you say it slow and twice if necessary.
I'm a big fan of HOB-filters and have an AquaClear that I absolutely love! But I'm getting a betta after Christmas and the flow is a bit to intense, so I just got my first sponge filter, and this video has been super helpful 👌
@@GirlTalksFish I already got him! Well, my friend got him for me and he lives with her until I take him with me after Christmas break. He is a black crowntail, might be some silver or blue in him aswell - he is difficult to photograph 😅
Emma Eriksdotter Oh my goodness, he sounds _gorgeous!_ Lucky little guy gets to come home with you. Have fun with him and hope you have a merry Christmas! 🎄🎁☃️
This was the video that made me subscribe to you! I truly didn't know how to install it even though I had all the parts for the sponge filter. Newbie here. :)
I bought the wrong sized tubing.. Can I cut out the spokes of the cover to feed the tube through? It fits the air stone but not the bottom of the cover. Or should I just get some larger tubing?
Is there a sponge filter set up you recommend for a 2.5 gallon betta tank? I'm planning on buying a all glass rectangular aquarium with a glass hood. Will be a planted tank and just one betta of course.
Yes! Here's one of my favorite nano sponge filters: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/filters/products/aquarium-co-op-coarse-sponge-filter?variant=29459429228613
@@GirlTalksFish Thank you so much! For some reason I had trouble finding a filter small enough. I found two filters but this one seems superior. Now if only I could find an air pump that isnt too strong for my nano tank. Thanks again!
Hi idk if you would know but I want to install one in a small tank too, unfortunately the air pump won’t be here until Tuesday & I already changed the water, so my question is when would I be able to put my sponge in the tank? (Like would I have to get new water or can I just put it in with the water it already has?)
Dead Dog www.amazon.com/U-picks-Aquarium-Gallon-Quietest-Accessories/dp/B07RRNDMXJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=u+picks+mini+air+filter&qid=1571021315&sr=8-7 Also here is a link to a smaller air pump
Totally! I remember being all nervous the first (and second) time I put a sponge filter together. Hope this video helps some beginners get through it. :)
Thanks for uploading this video it is very clear and straight forward information. I never have sponge filter before and I'm considering to buy it in the future just incase I want to breed my fish or for my betta. Thanks once again!
Totally came back to rewatch this for my shrimp tank!! Also the first time I watched this, I was like “pshh I don’t need a check valve” - fast forward three weeks later when my power went out while I was at work and the water siphoned out of my tank down to the air pump. Ugh, lesson learned - listen to ALL the tips of the video :) thank you for the tips!!!!!!
Yes! That totally happened to my baby brine shrimp hatchery. It wasn't an actual aquarium so I didn't think to put a check valve on it either... and then we got a power outage. 😂
Nice video mate, I have a double sponge filter in my guppy tank and it is working great. I haven't used an air stone with the filter but I believe it operate quietly with an air stone.
@@GirlTalksFish won't be able to do it with existing filter since it has an intake for air tube and hard to modify it. But will definitely do it once I build my own sponge filter. Thank you for the idea though 😀
Do you need to have a check valve? What is the purpose of it? In my sponge kit, it came with a check valve and a control air pressure valve. Do I need both?
I use the cheap double-sponge filters from eBay. The ones with the suction cups instead of weighted bases. I do not use air stones, because my filters have a crude air diffuser molded into the plastic. They are quiet, and they can easily remove 2ppm of ammonia in 8 hours. I'm running 4 of them. Best $12 I ever spent.
Was your air pump running two sponge filters? I noticed two different tubes leaving the pump. I'm brand new to using air pumps so I'm just wondering if you need one tube going into the air pump from the sponge filter.
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A Gamer's Wife I did not, but I did add a flow valve to control the air flow to lessen the bubbles.
@@jo-anne5707 Great idea! Thanks for sharing with us. :)
A Gamer's Wife tell me what is the purpose of the check valve do i need this
@@johnlasay1578 Basically if the air pump is located below the sponge filter, water will flow through the airline tubing and get the air pump wet if the power ever gets turned off. The check valve prevents the water from damaging the air pump and leaking everywhere in case of a power outage. 👍 If the air pump is located higher than the sponge filter, no need for a check valve.
A Gamer's Wife mmm i thought the check valve is to increase the air flows
I was struggling to figure out how I could possibly add an airstone to my filter and you made it so simple!! Thank you!
Megan Haas Yay! So glad you found it helpful. :)
Thanks for the guide! My air pump didn't include directions for which way the check valve should be attached, but with your help I got everything up and running smoothly!
I like short and to-the-point videos; so many videos that are just meant to meet the 10 min mark.
Thank you so much! I personally like videos to be short and sweet as well. :)
so true!! some videos more on talking done doing the demo😔😑
One of the best videos on UA-cam for explaining how to set these items up. Thank you!
Thank you for this! My sponge filter was violently bubbly even on a low airflow. Putting an air stone in has made the bubbles smaller and quieter 😊
I finally understand bc she speaks in a very articulate way. The other videos spend to much time talking about extra irrelevant stuff..I just needed to know how it’s setup!! Thank you so much!! 🙏💪❤️
Thanks for the video that tip about cutting out the center my sponge filters working perfectly with my air stone inside
i just bought the filter part 😭 didn’t know it wouldn’t come with tubing or an air pump. Thanks for the information i’ll have set it up in a few more weeks.
What a great tip. Thank you! I put the air stone on and what a difference it made. Never knew I could “modify” that simple pump. 👍
I know, right? Some people really love the bubble sound, but I'm not as into white noise. :)
Thank you thank you, i had to get my dremel out to cut the spokes inside the bullseye, but got it done.😊
Thank you! This was really helpful! Loooove the tip about placing a small towel under the air pump. Good stuff. 👌🏽
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Thanks for walking me through setting up my first sponge filter
Looks like this year old video is a gift that keeps on giving. I just got my 1st sponge filter to supplement my Canister Filter. It was brand new but didn't come with instructions for set up. I guess the company thinks it's pretty self explanatory. Well it really isn't, not for people who never used 1 before. I didn't even know I could take it apart like that. Thank You for showing me how to assemble it and also the airstone tip. Much appreciated.
Honestly this is such an underated channel.
You are too sweet! Appreciate the love. :)
I inserted the stone into the filter, seeing several recommendations that it would be more effective, as for the noise, it was quieter before I inserted the stone, now the stone produces more noise 😂
This is the best video on this topic. Excellently explained. Thank you.
Thank you thank you thank you! Every video I've seen talks all about the filters, but not at all about the air pump or valves. I will definitely refer to this video when I go to set up my filter.
Yay, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I don't know why I was so intimidated by sponge filters when I first got started, so I'm glad I can spread the knowledge. :)
I just got two of the Fluval sponge filters that are designated for 75 gallons each for my 110 aquarium and it has the fine sponge. I’m okay with cleaning it weekly because my plecos I pulled out of my pond I’m over wintering like to uproot my elodea haha but I’m just going to experiment with it because I like my water crystal clear and free of most debris. I so thankful for you and others because you guys help out sooooo very much with aquariums and you guys don’t even know it. Thank you and the rest of the fish community on UA-cam because without you guys I’d be still in the stone age as far as aquariums go.
omg thank you! im watching this as my cat tries drinking out of my half filled aquarium 😂
This video explained everything I needed to know so much better than the instructions! I did end up using the method you used for the air stone in a short tube in a long tube bc I couldn’t get my airline tubing to connect to my bullseye on the inside, but it works just as well IMO! Thanks so much :)
Hey, im just getting back into fish and i really appreciate your videos. They have helped me and brought me joy. Thank you
Thinking of using this sponge filter for my future shrimp tank instead of the internal filter I have for the aquarium I have now.
These are the best instructions I've ever received on a sponge filter!!
Girl Talks Fish saves the day again! Just got my first sponge filter supplies and was completely lost with assembly. Your tips and tricks are wonderful - thank you!!!!
what kind of light is that you have on your tank? How does it attach exactly? I am looking to not have to spend $100 or more on a grow light for my 12 gallon betta tank. Thanks I love your videos!
Thank you for taking time to make tutorial. A huge thank you for getting to the point without rambling extra stuff that doesn't have anything to do with what your showing us! All your tips are very helpful. Your explanations are clear and to the point. Much appreciated!
I’m going to get my first sponge filter for my beta tonight!! i’ve done so much research but i’m watching more videos just to be sure! Thanks for the video!
wow! what a great sponge filter with air stone concept. superb idea and now I will also try to make this type of air filter. thanks for sharing :)
That's so great to hear! Glad to help. 😊
Thank you so much for your videos! I just watched two of them so insightful and straightforward!
Thank you so much for this video. I was goin a bit crazy googleing for where that backvent ws supposed to be on the hose. 😅
Quick note- I don’t recommend airstones for small tanks. I have one in a ten gallon and I had to use wire cutters to even get the stone to fit in mine. The bubbles were a bit smaller but it wasn’t a huge difference. I can see why it would work in a bigger sponge filter though.
well I already broke mine like she said 🤦♀️
Okay I love your videos so much. You always get straight to the point and explain everything so well. Thank you so much!
Ordered a sponge filter today & I'm completely sure I would not of done it correctly. THANK YOU! 🥰
Do you recommend using the top fin brands for sponge filters and pumps? I went to petco and they had no sponge filters so I went to PetSmart and bought the top fin sf 20 and the air 2000 air pump. Did I make a mistake or should I be good?
Great video! Can you explain “HOW AND WHEN” it’s ok to switch from a regular filter system to a sponge? Do i leave my canister or HOB running for a period of time WITH the sponge or do I just remove the filter and put in the sponge?
Did you figure this out? I’ve been trying to understand how to switch without crashing the cycle
@@vcsadler19 I just bought a sponge filter to replace my internal canister filter and I'm running both next to each other for a couple of weeks so the bacteria can spread to the new one.
Thank you so much for this! I've been so confused about how to use these and this was the perfect tutorial.
Just installed my very first sponge filter with the help of this video. Thanks and I will subscribe.
I chuckled when you said about the witches brew in your video, and laughed hard when it did it when i turned it on. So true!
The stone is a must by the sounds of it. I can't listen to that bubbling away all night!
Great lesson. Thank you.
This probably sounds a bit daft but how does the sponge filter still work if it’s connected to the airstone
I'm a beginner and just hooked up the mini size Aquarium Solutions sponge filter. The bubbles were too large for the little tank I was going to use it in (little Aquatop one will stay instead). The box and website doesn't mention using an airstone... is it possible I am actually SUPPOSED to use one anyway? I know some brand are indeed supposed to use one.
Nice & crisp presentation, keep it up
Aquatic Revolution Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. :)
Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful.
Thank you for the information, first time using the sponge filter and I thought it was missing some components, now I know.. air stone and check valves.
Loved your article on Aurstone posted at the Aquarium Co-Op blog! Made some good changes because of it. Also, the study you made validated some air decisions we've been making intuitively. Keep it up! You're helping the hobby -- especially for beginners like us!
Oh, I'm so glad you read my article! Cory from Aquarium Co-Op was actually the one who did the original experiments, so I'm just helping him by writing blog posts for him. :)
Ahhh thank you SOOO much for this video, we couldn't figure out how to set it up for the life of us! really appreciate your vids :)
Very helpful for a beginner. Thank you!
What I did is for 3 tanks I used one pump and connected them with T connectors. 2 bowls have air stones and two have filters and water controllers to even the flow
Awesome videos. New subscriber here! Can't wait to see more of your videos.. thank you so much for sharing! This was so simple lol
How long will you need to clean the tank? If you have sponge filter
Thanks! I had a challenging time finding a simple explanation of which direction to install my check valve until I found your video. Thanks again for keeping it simple!
There’s also valves you can install on the airline hose to control how much airflow goes into the filter
I was just wondering cus I took of the base...
So now the bubbles come out from the bottom, does it still function?
I wanted to use it floating on the top to skim the top of the water.
So can this completely replace those loud filters? A filter came with my 10gal kit from PetSmart but it's incredibly loud.
Is that plastic or stone air stone please reply thank you
Love Irene's videos! So informative! Thank you
I really needed this! I just recently got an aquarium and some plants and the plants came with little blue hitchhiker shrimp! I think some are being lost to my filter so I need a sponge filter but I couldn't find ANYWHERE online an easy, step by step guide on how exactly to set up a sponge filter. You're a shrimp saver!
Hey can you help me with 2 questions
Smart tip...didn’t know what to do with the spoke on the strainer! now I can attach my air stone!😜 thank you!
watching from philippine
thank you so so SO much! i am setting up my first all shrimp tank (5.5gal and cherries) and i had no idea how to do this... but now I know!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You make good, easy to understand videos. Oh and you are cool. New subscriber. .
Highlands Girl Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy my videos. :)
Thanks that airstone trick helps!
Thank you for the demo. My stuff just came in the mail and none of the instructions were useful. This helped
Just setup my first 2 sponge filters thanks to this gorgeous rockstar…! 🤙
Thank you for this
Great video! You are professional and very well spoken! Thank you for taking the time to do it. 🐟❤🐟
This video is kinda old but still very helpful!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! The directions aquarium co-op has on their site are terrible. This is so much better!
I know this is an old video, but your tank at 2:40 looks amazing. What are the residents?
Definitely grabbing an air stone. My bubbles are huge.
Thanks. Great video. 👍🏼
I think you're the most normal youtuber, because you explained how to submerge that damn sponge filter haha😂. I just had major issues and felt like the stupidest person alive🤦♀️. But thanks to you I could resolve my unclarity! Thank you very much! ❤❤❤❤💗
Thank you so much! Haha, I felt so stupid too since I had no idea to put one of these things together. Glad I could share the knowledge and hopefully help others figure it out. 🤗
So, I have been using a sponge filter for ages without an airstone inside and recently added one as per this video, I have to remove the spokes to add one and I don't know it feels like maybe the filter isn't working the same? I went to clean the filter today and it wasn't dirty and the tank is dirty, makes me think I've broken things?
Thanks, new to sponge filter , subscribed
Why does this still confuse me🤣
Same aaaaaahhhhh
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@@jacinthaarulanantham6682
Omgaaaa, this was 3 years ago & made me laugh so hard!! It is a piece of cake to assemble the spongue filter!! I still have my betta tank too🌊🪸🐠
Same
Because they assume that we're supposed to know something when it's brand new to us.I don't know why. When you have someone that's brand new, you take it step by step, you say it slow and twice if necessary.
already buying online the materials. thank you sooo much for the ideas😍😍 all for the love of my fish
Thanks for everything. I’ve been learn so much with you.
Would you still need an airstone even if you like the sounds of bubbles bubbling ? Cuz i like that sound especially with the humming sound.
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Wow love your video, dummy proof! Clear and concise thank you
I'm a big fan of HOB-filters and have an AquaClear that I absolutely love!
But I'm getting a betta after Christmas and the flow is a bit to intense, so I just got my first sponge filter, and this video has been super helpful 👌
That's great! I'm so glad I could help out. Congrats on the new betta fish too... what color/type do you think you wanna get?
@@GirlTalksFish I already got him! Well, my friend got him for me and he lives with her until I take him with me after Christmas break. He is a black crowntail, might be some silver or blue in him aswell - he is difficult to photograph 😅
Emma Eriksdotter Oh my goodness, he sounds _gorgeous!_ Lucky little guy gets to come home with you. Have fun with him and hope you have a merry Christmas! 🎄🎁☃️
@@GirlTalksFish he really is! I can't wait to take him home! 😊
Merry Christmas! ☃️🎁🎄
This is so good. Thank you for the tip
Thank you for the help! Definitely needed the visuals and info for setting up my first sponge filter
This was the video that made me subscribe to you! I truly didn't know how to install it even though I had all the parts for the sponge filter. Newbie here. :)
Thank you! Your instructions helped a ton!
I’m new to this but you’re so cool!
Great video. Saved me a lot of time and stress🙏
Now I can get a sponge filter I know how to clean it and hook it up .. keep the good work .. really enjoyed the show
Yay, glad you found it helpful!
Do I need to use a air stone
No
I bought the wrong sized tubing.. Can I cut out the spokes of the cover to feed the tube through? It fits the air stone but not the bottom of the cover. Or should I just get some larger tubing?
Thanks for the video. Should I wear sunglasses when assembling this product?
Is there a sponge filter set up you recommend for a 2.5 gallon betta tank? I'm planning on buying a all glass rectangular aquarium with a glass hood. Will be a planted tank and just one betta of course.
Yes! Here's one of my favorite nano sponge filters: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/filters/products/aquarium-co-op-coarse-sponge-filter?variant=29459429228613
@@GirlTalksFish
Thank you so much! For some reason I had trouble finding a filter small enough. I found two filters but this one seems superior. Now if only I could find an air pump that isnt too strong for my nano tank. Thanks again!
Hi idk if you would know but I want to install one in a small tank too, unfortunately the air pump won’t be here until Tuesday & I already changed the water, so my question is when would I be able to put my sponge in the tank? (Like would I have to get new water or can I just put it in with the water it already has?)
Dead Dog www.amazon.com/U-picks-Aquarium-Gallon-Quietest-Accessories/dp/B07RRNDMXJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=u+picks+mini+air+filter&qid=1571021315&sr=8-7
Also here is a link to a smaller air pump
Hi GW... well done. Simple sometimes seems like rocket science!! ♥♥
Totally! I remember being all nervous the first (and second) time I put a sponge filter together. Hope this video helps some beginners get through it. :)
Thanks for uploading this video it is very clear and straight forward information. I never have sponge filter before and I'm considering to buy it in the future just incase I want to breed my fish or for my betta. Thanks once again!
That's like music to my ears! I'm always hoping to make informative, practical videos to help beginners with the stuff I'm learning/going through. :)
Totally came back to rewatch this for my shrimp tank!! Also the first time I watched this, I was like “pshh I don’t need a check valve” - fast forward three weeks later when my power went out while I was at work and the water siphoned out of my tank down to the air pump. Ugh, lesson learned - listen to ALL the tips of the video :) thank you for the tips!!!!!!
Yes! That totally happened to my baby brine shrimp hatchery. It wasn't an actual aquarium so I didn't think to put a check valve on it either... and then we got a power outage. 😂
Nice video mate, I have a double sponge filter in my guppy tank and it is working great. I haven't used an air stone with the filter but I believe it operate quietly with an air stone.
That's great! Give the air stones a shot if you get a chance and let me know what you think. :)
@@GirlTalksFish won't be able to do it with existing filter since it has an intake for air tube and hard to modify it. But will definitely do it once I build my own sponge filter. Thank you for the idea though 😀
Do you need to have a check valve? What is the purpose of it? In my sponge kit, it came with a check valve and a control air pressure valve. Do I need both?
I use the cheap double-sponge filters from eBay. The ones with the suction cups instead of weighted bases. I do not use air stones, because my filters have a crude air diffuser molded into the plastic. They are quiet, and they can easily remove 2ppm of ammonia in 8 hours. I'm running 4 of them. Best $12 I ever spent.
That's awesome! I'll have to try those someday; they sound super effective in terms of biological filtration. :)
this helps a lot! thanks
Was your air pump running two sponge filters? I noticed two different tubes leaving the pump. I'm brand new to using air pumps so I'm just wondering if you need one tube going into the air pump from the sponge filter.
Good video. Confession: I’ve never used an air stone inside a sponge filter but now I think I will
Oh man, it does wonders for the noise level and the water doesn't splash as much when the bubbles pop. Love it!
Great video, I have the same sponge filter but a diff brand. This was very helpful! Thanks so much