Post by Carl on Jun 5, 2023 13:18:09 GMT -5
New Article; Sponge filters for Betta Fish
spongefilter.blogspot.com/2023/06/best-betta-fish-filters-aap-sponge.html
Excerpt:
"Many affiliate blogs will promote HOB or Internal Filters as the optimum choice for a Betta Fish Filter.
HOWEVER, the truly best filter for a Betta fish based on real world experience such as that of Aquarium keeping expert and author Carl Strohmeyer, is the Sponge Filter.
Even then, among sponge filters the USA made AAP Hydro Sponge should be your first choice.
As for type, the fine generally is your best choice since it will trap finer debris and has a slightly higher bio load capacity.
This said, if you want the optimum sponge filter, a combo fine/coarse would be your best choice, such as pictured below [1/3 PRO Combo from AAP].
Beware of social media sellers that promote ONLY coarse Chinese made sponge filters, which have their place but certainly are not the best choice for a Betta fish.
WHY THE SPONGE FILTER?
Sponger Filters are much less likely to cause damage to delicate Betta Fins, especially the tail fin.
Despite the popular social media myth about stress induced Betta tail biting that is further perpetuated by search engines [especially Bing's highly inaccurate Bing AI], damage caused by filter intakes is one of the leading cause of betta tail damage according to experts over the decades."
spongefilter.blogspot.com/2023/06/best-betta-fish-filters-aap-sponge.html
Excerpt:
"Many affiliate blogs will promote HOB or Internal Filters as the optimum choice for a Betta Fish Filter.
HOWEVER, the truly best filter for a Betta fish based on real world experience such as that of Aquarium keeping expert and author Carl Strohmeyer, is the Sponge Filter.
Even then, among sponge filters the USA made AAP Hydro Sponge should be your first choice.
As for type, the fine generally is your best choice since it will trap finer debris and has a slightly higher bio load capacity.
This said, if you want the optimum sponge filter, a combo fine/coarse would be your best choice, such as pictured below [1/3 PRO Combo from AAP].
Beware of social media sellers that promote ONLY coarse Chinese made sponge filters, which have their place but certainly are not the best choice for a Betta fish.
WHY THE SPONGE FILTER?
Sponger Filters are much less likely to cause damage to delicate Betta Fins, especially the tail fin.
Despite the popular social media myth about stress induced Betta tail biting that is further perpetuated by search engines [especially Bing's highly inaccurate Bing AI], damage caused by filter intakes is one of the leading cause of betta tail damage according to experts over the decades."
