Post by Carl on Apr 18, 2020 13:43:39 GMT -5
I have updated the Aquarium Sponge Filter Use article
Here is an excerpt:
Besides the more common stand alone sponge filter, the sponge pre-filter is also a viable sponge filtration option. These are especially useful in preserving viable nitrifying bacterial colonies in HOB filters during changes of filter media, especially with cartridge filters that don't have other means of maintaining bacteria., as many of these filters lack bio media chambers
This is especially true with economy HOB power filters sold at Walmart, PetSmart, etc. such as the Top Fin & Aqua-Tech HOB Filter.
This is a common problem with beginner aquarium keepers that have single cartridge filters, in that every time they dispose of a filter cartridge, they throw away the majority of their viable aerobic nitrifying bacterial colonies, resulting in toxic ammonia spikes!
Sponge pre-filters such as the Filter Max can be attached to the intake of most canister or aquarium power (HOB) filters.
In fact the use of premium sponge pre-filters such as the AAP Filter Max can cut down on the need to change filter cartridges in power HOB filters by 200-300%, saving money, and time.
This is especially effective for high efficiency power filters such as the Rena Smart Filter which tend to clog faster than some aquarium HOB filters.
There is NOT one round intake that I personally have not been able to connect a Filter Max together with, although sometimes with some Teflon Tape was used for a more snug fit.
I even have (with much modification using silicone to fill the gap, and Teflon tape), connected a Filter Max to a square intake on an Emperor filter.
Here is an excerpt:
Besides the more common stand alone sponge filter, the sponge pre-filter is also a viable sponge filtration option. These are especially useful in preserving viable nitrifying bacterial colonies in HOB filters during changes of filter media, especially with cartridge filters that don't have other means of maintaining bacteria., as many of these filters lack bio media chambers
This is especially true with economy HOB power filters sold at Walmart, PetSmart, etc. such as the Top Fin & Aqua-Tech HOB Filter.
This is a common problem with beginner aquarium keepers that have single cartridge filters, in that every time they dispose of a filter cartridge, they throw away the majority of their viable aerobic nitrifying bacterial colonies, resulting in toxic ammonia spikes!
Sponge pre-filters such as the Filter Max can be attached to the intake of most canister or aquarium power (HOB) filters.
In fact the use of premium sponge pre-filters such as the AAP Filter Max can cut down on the need to change filter cartridges in power HOB filters by 200-300%, saving money, and time.
This is especially effective for high efficiency power filters such as the Rena Smart Filter which tend to clog faster than some aquarium HOB filters.
There is NOT one round intake that I personally have not been able to connect a Filter Max together with, although sometimes with some Teflon Tape was used for a more snug fit.
I even have (with much modification using silicone to fill the gap, and Teflon tape), connected a Filter Max to a square intake on an Emperor filter.
