Re: [Killietalk] Power filter help - sponge filters

[Ken Simolo <Simolo at chem_chem.rochester.edu>]

On non-planted tanks, I use the double cylindrical sponge filters 
(Brilliant?) on 30 gallon tanks and below.  To "cycle" a new tank, I 
take one of the sponges from an existing tank or use the "squeezings" 
from one of the sponges.  Instant cycling and the only electricity 
used for filtration is the one linear pump.  If heavily planted, 
filters are not even necessary, even on larger tanks such as my 55 
and 75 gallon tanks, although water movement may be beneficial.

Ken



>In a message dated 7/7/06 4:37:22 PM, BigJohnW at webtv_net writes:
>
><<   I now only use either Hydro Sponges of varying sizes or Lustar Jumbo
>Round box
>filters in my tanks.  >>
>
>How big a tank do you use them in?
>
>Lee Harper
>Media, PA
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