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Re: sponge filter

Good to know I have yet to get a catalog from them I am sure it is
coming.Thanks Mike
Regards,
Jose P.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stoecker,Michael,FRANKLIN PARK,NC&C" <michael.stoecker at us_nestle.com>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 4:38 PM
Subject: RE: sponge filter


> Hi Jose,
> You can order the replacement sponges from Pet Warehouse directly.  Call
> them or write to them and ask for a catalog.  The replacement sponges are
in
> the catalog.
> mike stoecker
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jose Perez [SMTP:joselperez at worldnet_att.net]
> > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 10:58 AM
> > To: killietalk at aka_org
> > Subject: RE: sponge filter
> > Importance: High
> >
> > Hi Mike,
> > The model bio filter 11 I purchased  the weighted bottom is enclosed in
> > plastic.As far as I can tell it seems to be a water tight seal ? I will
be
> > purchasing another 10 or so of these soon. One thing I don't see
> > advertised
> > is the replacement sponges any ideas ?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jose Perez
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-killietalk at aka_org [mailto:owner-killietalk at aka_org]On
> > Behalf Of Stoecker,Michael,FRANKLIN PARK,NC&C
> > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 11:48 AM
> > To: 'killietalk at aka_org'
> > Subject: RE: sponge filter
> >
> >
> > Hi Jose,
> > I too bought various sizes of these filters about a month ago because
they
> > looked interesting.  Have not had a chance to use them yet, but also
like
> > them for the same reasons you express here.
> > However, I also ordered one of the Oxygen Plus Bio Filter Multi
[#960290]
> > units for 5G tanks.   Unfortunately, I can't recommend it because if you
> > open up the filter [as if you were going to change/replace the filter
pad]
> > you notice that the weight used to hold the unit down is a very large
> > steel
> > washer, openly and plainly exposed to the water.  In fact the washer
looks
> > to be coated with a bright finish which is usually a indication of
cadmium
> > or zinc.  Heavy metals.  No thanks.
> > I have not had a chance to break apart the other larger units I also
> > ordered
> > to see if they too use an openly exposed steel washer.  The reason I say
> > "break apart" is because the larger units are constructed differently.
> > The
> > base [where the weight is] is enclosed in plastic.  Thus, when you open
> > the
> > filter to change the pad you see that the weight still appears to be
> > completely enclosed in plastic in the base.  I need to look closer at
the
> > construction to see if the plastic base is welded tight against water
> > contact.  The other question of course is what is the base weight made
of
> > should it ever become exposed to water.
> > $.02!
> > mike stoecker
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jose Perez [SMTP:joselperez at worldnet_att.net]
> > > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 8:58 PM
> > > To: killitalk
> > > Subject: sponge filter
> > >
> > > Hi folks ,
> > >
> > > If there is currently anyone in the market for  sponge filters I
> > strongly
> > > urge you  to mozy on over to petwarehouse. I just received four sponge
> > > filters that I ordered from them by the name of oxygen plus bio filter
> > 11
> > > the direct link is as follows-
> > >
> > >
> >
http://www.petwarehouse.com/webstore/webstore.nsf/(id)/22CBE?OpenDocument
> > >
> > > I am really impressed with this sponge filter it has a small footprint
> > > first
> > > of very good for a 2 1/2 gallon tank. The next thing I really like
about
> > > them is that the bottom is raised off the tank about an 1" and a half
> > also
> > > the base is heavy enough that when I placed them in to a freshly setup
> > > tank
> > > with tap water they are not floating unlike the jungle sponge filter I
> > did
> > > the same with. One last thing which they mention in the description of
> > the
> > > filter online is that the bubbles do come out fine now I don't know if
> > > this
> > > is more or less beneficial in terms of oxygenation of the water but it
> > > doesn't hurt that it looks better :) Well there is my plug for this
> > > product
> > > if anyone tries it let me know what you think of it.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Jose P.
> > > AKA
> > > "Never argue with an idiot.  They will bring you down to their level,
> > > then beat you with experience."
> > >
> > >
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