Are These THE BEST Aquarium Sponge Filters? 4 Reviews Of Hygger Filters
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Ick Medication: bit.ly/3fkZZoS We've picked up 4 new sponge filters from Hygger that are available NOW on our website www.keepfishkeeping.com In this video John will review, show you the benefits and how to set up each one.
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Sicce Shark ADV Internal Filter: bit.ly/390JuKn
Fritz Guard: bit.ly/3csfNUR
Fritz Complete: bit.ly/3spgtQi
Fritz Dark Water: bit.ly/3sx49gQ
Fritz Betta Guard: bit.ly/3svhExw
Aquarium Salt: bit.ly/3svcIsz
Algae Remover: bit.ly/3sx8nVR
Plant Fertilizer: bit.ly/31lwGKy
General Cure: bit.ly/2PcjXr1
Paracleanse: bit.ly/2NXlqkm
Maracyn: bit.ly/31n8dVh
Ick Medication: bit.ly/3fkZZoS
*Here's the links to the sponge filters in the video* bit.ly/3A5oBc1
OK I just got two, one for each of my Fluval 55 gallon setups...I had to remove the lid to deal with two larger ones in each tank; this new Hygger is a breeze to maintain. THANK YOU
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15:34 I think of compressed cotton balls personally.
Ok ok I just bought the non powered upgraded one with a vibration machine and tubing, it’s all your fault for it man lol
Great info, thanks
Sponges may seem unsightly, but I remember back as a little kid the families first tank, with a clear internal box filter where you could watch the floss change colors and took up a chunk of real estate. These sponges are a great step up.
Ruth, those worked well though...LOL!
Did you know you can still buy those? I recently went looking for images of them for "back in the day" reasons, and found several current listings.
Hahaha I swore by those
Yes, I had that many years ago.
Those are still good if you need to quick e get a tank going Just take out some media from a cycled tank and stick it in a box filter...instant cycle
Holler out to em, get rid of those suction cups, get magnets! I have never had cups hold to a tank, but magnets won't let go!
Good idea!
Is there a simple way to put good magnets on them?
Yes!
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Suction cups are fine just after a couple months clean the slick algae off and it works fine again. I think it's just a laziness issue.
Hi John, I have been using these in various sizes in my betta breeding tanks and grow-out tanks for over two years and have never had a problem with them - excellent value for money here in the UK.
Question if you don't mind - are you using the ones with the motor or without the motor. If using the motorized one, I was curious if you are able to take it apart for cleaning as I am sure this will get all gunked up over time and will need to be clean at some point. Thanks
@@Mrdds1520 I just use an airline attached to the intake of the uplift tube. I use all 4 sizes some twin, some single sponge filters, so easy to clean - when you do a water change, just remove the sponge and squeeze it in the discarded tank water and then put it back...you will have cleaned the poop, etc, but leave plenty of bacteria in/on the sponge
to keep the balance in the tank., hope this helps.
I discovered these about 2 years ago. They are the bomb. My favorite is the double.
What size tank do you have the double in?
@@kilrkitty0818 I have one in my 20gal which is probably overkill and one in my 50 gal. Been running it in my 50 for 2 yrs and my 20 for 1yr
Thank You! Do you think it would be too much in a 10gl Betta tank?
@@kilrkitty0818 it would be kinda big for a 10 gal. Mainly because of the size of it. the single one would work perfect though.
The clear tubing is good so you can tell when your filter it’s dirty, I seen people clogging their filter because they didn’t clean their pipes
I love that fact that even though you are promoting your own products but it’s the fact you take the time to explain and research and are as transparent as can be.
There has to be a joke about John not liking the vibration sound when he isn’t around….. 😂😂😂
My betta loves his sponge 🧽 filter he loves to lay on it and play in the bubbles and ride the current up and take a breath lol Zora is such a silly boy
Great design . I love the simplicity of just changing the sponge. I will be ordering soon. Also, great presentation.
I love these type of sponge filters. I have been using these for a few months with all my air pumps instead of airstones. So for me I like the extra filtration in my tanks so when I clean my main filters I still have plenty of beneficial bacteria. And another thing I love is it makes setting up new tanks or quarantine tanks easy. I can pull the sponges out of an established tank and put them in another tank. And because it's an extra filter I don't have to worry out crashing the established tank and quickly get the other tank up and running. These are awesome!
I have one of the hygger double filters on a 20gal high tank and I have NEVER had a cleaner tank. Also have a single one in a small betta tank. They're amazing
I know this was posted a year ago but I just want to say how much you’ve helped me in this hobby. I’ve kept bettas for years but when I adopted my angelfish I had no idea what I was doing and since finding your channel you have taught me so much. I was specifically looking for a review for this hygger filter and was ecstatic when I saw you’ve posted a video about it. I just want to say thank you and to keep doing what you’re doing because you have helped me - and I’m sure thousands of others - exceed at fish keeping and it wouldn’t be without you and your wife. Thank you so much. Your teaching is amazing and you make it less scary to get started. Thank you!!!
Same, this channel is a godsend for beginners. I haven't gotten bad advice yet. I started the hobby back in September. I hate to admit it but I failed my pet by not doing proper enough research before hand and my tank wasn't cycled. This channel saved my fish, who I love with all of my heart. I've been coming back ever since and now he's living his best life and I'm proud with how far I've come. People actually ask me for help now, haha.
Definitely, I watch them and a few others but I always check KGTropicals for info I'm looking for before I check anyone else.
I put one of the smallest ones in my new 5.5 betta tank. It’s a little large in there, but it works great. I stuffed the sponge into my 20 gallon’s hob to season for two weeks and am now cycling the new one with it in. Hopefully that speeds up the cycle. I’ve found you can adjust the volatility of the surface agitation from the bubbles by how deep it is.
Suggestion, for overhead camera, place some tape just outside of camera shot at the corners. Then you'll be able to know roughly where the center shot is and roughly where things will be out of shot.
Thanks for all your advice!!
This is a good idea. I Hope John reads your comment.
Thanks for recommending this filter. It's every bit as awesome like you described. I'm into making everything about an aquarium easy to maintain, and this does that. I purchased one elsewhere but I will soon purchase more of these from you. Love your videos and keep it up!
Thank you so much! purchasing right away! I have a 10gallon and just lost my whisper, I can't open it to maintain it no matter what I try. So I needed an emergency change as I don't have any back up. Then I saw this and this is just perfect. I do have a 10g but I want it to be heavily planted and with lots of decor for my kuhli loach and shrimp to hide in. I really, really love clean up crew species and I love seeing them snuggled up under and around the driftwood and dragon stone. Thank you so so so much!
These are my absolutely favorite sponge filters for a loooong time now... I was about to switch to the standing sponge filters from aquarium coop because I wanted to have a coarser sponge which are not available from Hygger... but Cory refused to ship to Germany (not an insult - I do understand the problem) and so I'm still with the Hygger's over and over. Nice to see, that they arrived in the US ;-) Usually it's the other way around... we in Germany are looking forward to things that is already "state of the art" in America.
I like the clear tubes because you can see the algae build up inside so you know when you need to pipe clean it
I've used the non power head one in my 75 65 and 55 love them. Didn't crash my tanks when I do main filter maintenance.... these are amazing and easy to use....
Thank you, just bought 2 nanos for my 2.5 and 5 gal betta tanks.
Was a big skeptic on sponge filters but after all these years I’m finally gonna make the switch
For the overhead shots, lay a small mat down underneath the camera so you get it right every time
I hot glued together a small 5 sided foam box to put my air pump in under the cabinet. 0 vibrations noise standing at the aquarium.
This is cool. Glad you’re carrying them. Now I can get these without giving the big A more money 😉
Hey John and Lisa you should do a update on all your tanks video or maybe a 2 part
I put my air pumps on top on styrofoam so they dont move and make sound from vibrating
I really like everything about the side mount filters except for suction cups they don't stay attached to aquarium.
If they were attached using quality magnets I would use them.
That really would be a good design.
Some suction cups will stick for years and are almost impossible to remove.
I'd love to see that, like the Hydor powerheads. It'd be a pretty easy mod though, just attach a magnet with a zip tie or super glue
I have these on 2 of my tanks and the suckers are terrible they never keep the filters attached to the tank. They last about 5 days and drop off. They really need better suckers, or need 3 and not 2 which they come with.
Waiting for my hygger to come in the mail today from you guys just with I would’ve watched the whole video before I made my purchase would’ve loved to have the powered but I think I did just fine for a 36 gal bow front community tank should be here today
the bio media balls reminded me of the candy Whoppers after I let the chocolate melt off of them in my mouth and was left with just the malt inside!
15 min mark and paused
Used to do a lot of hydroponics growing. Clay Ball medium you use for growing, is very close to look/feel/texture
Love the Down Periscope reference 👍
Put a small sticker on your desk where the center focus off your overhead camera, simply keep whatever you want to show over the sticker
These are great. The doubles are especially great for instant cycling a tank. I have the mediums in fry tanks and I keep an set of extra sponges in my display tank sump with extra bags of media. Grab the sponges and a handful of media and I have a cycled filter.
I'd like to see that bio-container included with the nano. Then I'd buy it.
I always put a sponge inside my hob filter, behind the cartridge.
I have 6 of the larger ones.. They are great.. I put the bio balls in 1 side and filter floss in the other side to help polish the water..EXCELENT product.. Have had mine over 2 years now👍
That’s great to hear. I was just looking at buying one and came here to look for people nodding them in exactly the way you described. Thanks
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Would I like them is when I have to replace the sponges in my hang on the back filter I have that in one of the corners of the tank I just had the single with the bio on media on the bottom and I don't have to worry about no beneficial bacteria not being in the tank because I replaced all the sponges in my hang on the back or on my canister filter so it's a nice little backup that I can be hidden in the tank somewhere that I don't have to worry about it when I do a really thorough job on either my canister my hang on the back filter then I'm not taking all the beneficial bacteria out of the tank
In 2 years of my fish keeping hobby i learnt alot but never been satisfied in filters keeping my bottom surface clean looks easy but never is after searching many videos on youtube
Really the only way to keep the substrate clean (in my experience) is a powerhead/wave maker aimed so the flow is going over the surface of your substrate. If not spot cleaning during water changes is your best bet.
I got this and I absolutely love my hygger sponge filter
Appreciate the review of the new sponge filters. Thanks!
I just found this channel and am a new fish keeper. I love the vids. I have one question…. Do these replace the stock filter system that comes with most kits? Sorry for the ignorance.
I just ordered one of these from you guys and can't wait for it to come in so I can get my new tank up and running.
I've been using a hygger dual sponge filter in my largest tank for about 4 months now and WOW do they work incredibly well. I also use the first one you reviewed in my smaller betta tanks and smaller quarantine tanks and have had no issues whatsoever. Highly recommend them and kudos to you for picking them up to sell 👏👏👏👏
Question if you don't mind - are you using the ones with the motor or without the motor. If using the motorized one, I was curious if you are able to take it apart for cleaning as I am sure this will get all gunked up over time and will need to be clean at some point. Thanks
What size is your largest tank? I’m trying to find a good filter for 125 gallon tank
@@xenophobiix get a few of them or look into the Matten filter system for a tank that large.
I agree with some others, I loathe suction cups for the most part. Wish it was held in with magnets!
They make a magnetic suction cup. Or put some aquarium sealant on the suction cup if you want a more permanent adhesion.
they make a version that just sits at the bottom of the tank
Love the nano one since I have a 3-gallon, 2 5’s, and 1 10 betta nanotanks. One little suggestion though- the filters were all black, your shirt was black, the back tank was dark and, much as you said you weren’t sure about the overhead camera, it was thanks to that camera that we could see the filters the best because of the contrast against the wooden table top. So I’m glad for the overhead camera. Maybe a shirt that contrasts better with what you’re showing for the next one. 🙂
I thought the same thing
The double with spare sponges is amazing! Although, seeding with one sponge while the other stays in the original tank is a great way to start a NEW tank... and that could be usefull... and DANGEROUS.
i acttually did exactly this with my non powerhead dual model i got off the big A a couple months ago when i started my 2nd tank. just take one sponge off and put a spare on to not interupt tte OG tank and risk losing my shrimp to it. then put the old sponge on the inlet of the new filter system. start it up, give the sponge a few good (careful) squeezes to help the bacteria leave the sponge and go thorugh the inlet into the new filter to settle there. decided to leave the sponge on there in the end as a prefilter
I have a double in my 25 gal tank. Got a bigger double for my new 55 gal tank. I planned on moving half of the media and one* sponge over to help cycle the new tank for a couple weeks before I introduce fish.
I appreciate that you got it dog them on something but personally I prefer it to look like my old whisper 3s where I can see through it and see if there's something growing in it.
Inserting joke: I guess some of us prefer the solid black extension tube
Lol I see what you did there, apparently you're brain works similar to mine!
Regarding the first small filter, could you put the clean one in the tank water for a couple of days to build up bacteria and then change it out? Does it need more time than that? Thank you for your video, very informative.
As a Aussie watching this I wish you guys shipped to Australia... everything is expensive here when it comes to aqarium items.
i use the special one on my 20g in my laundry room where plugs are limited... still have a regular small sponge for a 20g but when i hang my bbs hatchery the one small air pump runs both the hatchery and the small sponge...
Thanks for sharing! I’m trying to get my husband to try these but he’s old school… maybe this could get me my own tank now??😊
I have the small single in my 7, the dual with bio media in my 10 and the nano in my wall aquarium & they all work fabulously. The telescoping feature is great because I actually like to have them just above the water line. Now I know where to get replacements!
This product is very interesting I might buy one or 2, do you also have replacement parts? (Like replacement sponge and bio media)
I have been using those "stick to the side" sponge filters for years but i used to order them from china as i could not get them in the UK . I am now using one with the motor, and that's a first for me but I do prefer it with the air pump as I feel it does not agitate the water enough
I love hygger sponge filters 😊👍👍 informative video thanks.
You have a amazing gift for talking to Mallenials and Gen Xers!
the media you thought of as coco puffs I thought looked like malted milk balls
Ordered my sponge filter last week from you guys and am happy to say I am very happy how it works and looks. I got the "S" for my 10gallon tank. These are great sponge filters! Thanks for the professional packing job on my order and the quick shipping!
Where do I find this website or how do I find it? Thanks in advance
@@peggyroyster1605 link is in the comments above😊
@@peggyroyster1605 KGT tropical
That medium one is awesome I wish I saw that a while ago I would have bought one of those
Thinking about upgrading to some of these. Great video! New sub.
Perhaps this question was answered and I missed it, but are these compatible with airstones?
I LOVE the Hygger sponge filter. I've started switching all my tanks with HOB filters to the Hygger sponge filters. I've had fun decorating one of the tanks with plumbing pipes and kindda added some pipes to house the air tubes running to the sponge filters. Makes the filter look part of the underwater pipework decorations. Loving it. I work for a leading retail pet supply company and I wish we were carrying the Hygger.
Fast forward 6+ months. I wish Hygger had a hanger which attached over the tank wall and held the filter system in place, so you can lift the unit out of the tank to pull off a sponge or get into the bio-material compartment. Sticking you arm halfway between your elbow and armpit to reach a sponge or bio-material cup is kindda insane.
Where do I get the extra sponges
I ordered 4 of them. 2 medium and 2 small. I deep cleaned my guppy/corydora tank tonight and installed the small one and BAM it’s working beautifully. My cories are really enjoying the extra floor space and my guppies are playing in the water spout. Excellent product so far so I highly recommend it! Next, I am upgrading my oranda tank.
They remind me of mini Jurassic jaw breakers
John, you don’t like noisy equipment. How loud are these filters?
The Oscar in your monster tank is chasing another fish 🐟🐟
Video ProTip: Place and center a black mousepad underneath the overhead camera. Now you never have to guess where the center of field is for your camera.
First off love your videos and all the helpful information I’m starting my first tank ever and I’m going with a 75gallon. I bought a tidal 110 for it but thinking of also adding one of these hugger filters for do you think that would be too much? I planning a peacock and hap tank thanks in advance
John, as in as you put these on the website I ordered. One is in the 55 gallon and the other one is in the 40 gallon breeder. They are amazing and completely agree with you about how awesome they work!!!
Every single feature that you promoted was right on target!
Both the medium and the small powered sponge filters work in total silence. You cannot hear anything. Just like you, I cannot stand the vibrating noises that the air pumps create. Especially in the bedroom tank! Ps… He did great with the overhead camera why are you complaining?!
I have the 908 with the ceramic balls cup and it constantly gets clogged. At least once a week. Not sure why it happens but I got sick of it and took them out lol. Other than that it works great
I have a 120g with a fluval 407 on it what sponge filter would you recommend to just give it a helping hand?
Hey do you think the bigger hygger filter can be used for a 20 gallon tank with small arowana and other small fish?
I have a sponge filter similar to the double sponge one with a single sponge on it, and it's fantastic.
As for those white balls-first that came to mind is malted milk balls.
That looks amazing I definitely want one or 8 I have 8 tanks.
I'm going to be starting a rimless planted 10 gallon with three pea puffers. I've been wondering what to do about filtration this looks like the answer. I just wish you showed each one running in a tank, other than that great video and thank you.
You have my attention, good sir.
I will be placing an order for the smallest one following this comment, so the following is not meant to sound negative in any manner, I'm just looking for your opinion.
In my experience over low these many year, I have found suction cups to be untrustworthy. Whether we're talking about suction cups for heaters, or thermometers or airline, they all fail sooner or later. Now, I was actually paying attention for a change and heard you say that you've been testing these for months before putting them on the website. Have you had any issues with the suction cups failing?
I was very close to you're answer. Very close. When asked what do these look like, I immediately thought of the compliment to the cocoa puff, the peanut butter flavored puffs you find in Reese's Puffs.
I actually bought the nano filter a week ago for a 6 gallon tank and I love it so far. I actually used the spare sponge on the air output pipe to help diffuse the large bubbles it releases since my air pump isn’t adjustable. Pretty cool to see you guys talking about the same sponge though!
update? I've been thinking of getting one of those
Your air pump is adjustable. You just need to attach a air control valve to the air line. They cost like $2.
Gold fish tank needs sponge filter ? I have two gold fishes, they pooped a lot. Please advise
Bald face liar!😂🤣😂 John you had me crying on that one, thanks for your humor! You make these videos fun👍🏻
Malt balls 😁 and I have been using these filters in all my tanks for quite some time!
One can tell the honesty of a Fish Supplier who is excited making a 28 minute video on a Filter that does not use Consumable Filters. I am using Sponge Filters in 3 of my tanks. I really want to try out that smaller one for my small tanks, the one with 2 compartments for the cocoa puffs, and the powered sponge filters. Super ideas! Oh, the the Air pumps when they get to close to something and start vibrating drive me crazy too, John!
Love this review! Thanks for doing it.
i personally think translucent plumbing my filters is great, as it's way easier to diagnose potential clogs.
when i just started out i had issues with my filter not working due to the hoses and pipes being black, and due to my inexperience, so now i just prefer translucent pipes and hoses as i can easily see when they're starting to gunk up.
The biomedia looks like leca (planting medium)
lowk waiting for you to show us what it look like in the aquarium..
How do I stop my sponges from shrinking/collapsing/shriveling?
I gave my wife a 55 gallon aquarium set up when we were dating 30 years ago. I wanted it to be easy for her to maintain. I set it up and then put a pond filter(coffee can sized) at each back corner of the tank. Tossed the riser tube and used some one inch pvc for new risers. Cut them off below the surface to allow a powerhead to sit on each riser. Either 250 gph or 400gph. I no longer remember which. I gave her directions. Each week remove four gallons of tank water and wash one filter sponge in it. Return it to the tank and refill the tank. Alternating each sponge a week apart. I gave her a couple of dozen African fry and in a year she had a tank with nearly two dozen five inch fish. All in full color in a crystal clear tank. I did put some large plastic plants in front of the filters to hide them to some degree. It's nearly impossible to overfilter a tank unless you put fish in that need calm water like bettas. Underfiltering is likely the most common issue for new hobbyists. Consider needing to move four to ten times the tank volume per hour for proper filtering.
Newbie here. I still dont understand how they work...why doesn't the sponge have to be positioned vertically? Bubbles go against gravity in water i.e. up. Can you do a cut-away, or show one in action while horizontal?
30 gallon tank.. Put the pump driven sponge filter in and was immediately punched with a brown algae bloom.. any reason behind it?
Goat pooop or Breakfast cereal (bio media balls) haha
Now if u were using four or five of these is there a energy efficient choice I'm guessing it would be expensive to run them
I don't really need the double sponge with the biomedia. Yes, yes I really do need it.
I love my Seachem 110 Tidal HOB so much.
I honestly thought the bio balls looked like little dessert candies…lol!
John I've been using these exact sponge filters for over a year now and only run 2 of my 7 tanks without them. I love them and my tanks are crystal clean!!!!😃
Question if you don't mind - are you using the ones with the motor or without the motor. If using the motorized one, I was curious if you are able to take it apart for cleaning as I am sure this will get all gunked up over time and will need to be clean at some point. Thanks
@@Mrdds1520 -- I actually have been using both the sponge only and bio + sponge ones. They only require an air house attached to a pump and are very, very affordable and effective.
It's forbidden Cocoa Puffs, for forbidden aquarium cereal. 😁
Cannot seem to find the "Dual Sponge POWER Filter" anywhere in Canada ... any suggestions?
Been lookin at these, well not these but others, these look like they are made better. But holy heck! THE INTNERAL POWER PACK :O GAME CHANGER! only down side another thing I'd have to plug in haha. *Insert Im givng it all shes got captain any more and she'll blow" quote from scotty* My rooms already over loaded sound like I'll need MORE POWER STRIPS!!!!!!!!!!!
Does the 55 gal size with motor have a warranty? How long does it last??