How to Optimize and Clean a Sponge Filter
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0:00 What makes a well-designed sponge filter?
2:06 How to install an air stone in a sponge filter
5:52 Why you should use an air stone with a sponge filter
7:05 How to install the uplift tube
8:47 How to fix a sponge filter with bubbles leaking out the side
13:38 How much air flow to put into a sponge filter
16:01 How to optimize your sponge filter's performance
16:45 How to clean a sponge filter
18:32 Pros and cons of sponge filters
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Hi ,can you say hi
May I ask you if you could do a video like this but for Hang-On Back Filters please? As I need advice and help with it
@@dylanchia3948 Hi
@@zendernlim3962 I've done videos like this, look up how to hot rod your filter videos.
Your the best
Only Cory can make a video about sponge filters super interesting.
Corey “it’s going to get sciency”. Me : grabs popcorn
This is the funniest comment I’ve seen in a while 😂😂😂 hit it right on the head
I like when he says, "You're going to have to take my word for it a little bit." Translation: "I really don't fully understand it myself, but someone who knows what they are talking about told me this."
100%
The degree to which this guy is not sciencey is mind boggling
Hahahahaha
Corey you freaking rock dude. Saving us money, providing a great product, and over-delivering! Man, more people should run business like you, because you care about your customers because they are your peers. Thank you.
What I love is how much effort and skill you use to educate us. Your demonstration in this video clearing showed me WHY the shorter tube is KEY.
You have to be a major fish nerd to watch a 20 minute video about sponge filters. Thank you for this video Cory.
Thank you so much for this video!!
I'm in my first month of fish-keeping. I've watched a bunch of sponge filter videos, but I haven't seen a single one where someone changed each variable individually to show the differences. All the other videos were "do it like this" without the "here's why." I learned a lot!
I was convinced the longer, internal airline was the only way to optimize flow. Thanks for the education! I'm going to fix them all my next water change.
Same here lol
Same!
As always there’s so many ways to do everything in the hobby. A longer tube, more air, larger diameter can all be done but with outstanding which lever you are pulling, it usually lowers efficiency.
same here
@@AquariumCoop I've always accepted the external "escaping" bubbles believing it was still more effective. In truth, I haven't been maximizing the capacity of your product. There are multiple routes to the same destination but, sometimes you have to take the route the engineers intended lol
I love the breakdown bc someone like me is very imaginative and I can have endless interpretation as what to do - not all successful lol
This is what i love about Cory. He takes something as simple as a sponge filter and yet improves it since he is a serious fish keeper. As a novice in the hobby I know i can buy his stuff and i am getting something with thought behind it. Not just a corporation throwing out a filter to sell.
These coarse filters and the air stones are SO much better than the ones I was using. I can't believe how quiet they are! And I can hide them with an Anubias and they totally blend in. The filter-picking critters even like them better. NOW please, do a nerdy version where you explain lift, and best placement in a tank with one or two filters for different size tanks. LIke 1 filter in a 10 gal; 1 filter in 45Tall, 2 filters in 60 long, etc. LOVED the other filter where you show the cleaning process and water the plants. Thanks!
I'll see if I can tackle that some day in the future. But if you have one, center of the aquarium as much as makes sense with decor. If you have two, about 1/3 in from each end is best. Mostly it's about just having them, I like to hide behind plants as well and they'll work in any position well enough.
The small edits in this video make an already good video even better. I love it.
Thanks for this video it saved me from having to search through all your other sponge filter video's. Instead of watching two or three I got all the information in one. Keep up the great work Aquarium Co Op team
This is an amazing video. Finally someone who explains this in depth. I even went back to cancel my Amazon sponge filter review and went on your website and bought 3. One for each of my tanks!
I'd like to make a suggestion to you. About 25 years back I had just started dating the woman I eventually married and I gave her a 55 gallon tank I wasn't using. It had a really nice stand and matching wooden top that I had built so it was an excellent piece of furniture that fit in a nitch in her den. She had never had fish before so I took her out and bought about a one or two dozen african cichlid fry. I didn't want the tank to be any real work for her as a novice so I purchased two of the coffee can sized sponge filters. If you notice most are large enough at the top to put a section of 1" pvc and it fits tightly. I cut the pvc about four inches short of the top of the tank and placed a power head on each one. No noisy air pumps that vibrate all over the place and no filter floss to change out frequently. I gave her one set of directions. Each week draw out around four gallons of water, pull out one sponge filter and wash it out in the old water, then put it back in the tank and replace the four gallons with fresh water. Swapping which filter you cleaned every week. That tank stayed crystal clear for years and the fish grew to adult size healthy and happy. You don't need the air bubbles flowing up for oxygen exchange just the water flow across the surface from the power heads. I will say this will work best in a much deeper front to back tanks where you can hide the filters behind rocks or plants so they don't show.
I love this idea, thank you!
The random antics in this video bring another level of authenticity in Cory. You can't help but feel engaged when he's teaching. Loving the quality of these vids. Keep up the great work as always.
It is so refreshing to see a video of this quality. Lots of thought and prep goes into these.
Just went to your website and bought this sponge filter! I love all your videos, straight to the point and informative. Please keep making more videos!
I really like the way you compare stuff to everyday stuff..like the sweeping and it will still be that line of dust left..great video as always Cory..😂👍
Best video I've seen on how to optimize a sponge filter. Bravo! 👏🏻
Corey “it’s going to get sciency”. Me : grabs popcorn
I just set up the large size with the air stone and the aquarium Co-op tubing. This video was perfect for giving me all the info I needed and walking me through step-by-step. The customer service is amazing, hi Candi
THANK YOU for adding the subject titles! Was able to go to exactly where I needed to watch.
Hey Corey! Thank you so much for making this video. I've been wanting to set up a 29 gal tank for the longest and this video just gave me the push I needed to start. I was overthinking the filtration. I'll be ordering my sponge filters from you ASAP
Just got the one I ordered and installed it today. It came very fast and I am extremely impressed with the quality. I especially like that it’s weighted. Really well. It is my very first sponge filter, after seeing so many reviews and people recommending them I decided to give it a try. It’s so nice that we can refer to these videos for help with the set up. I’m still getting a bubble come out from the top of the sponge every once and awhile. I made sure the tube to the air stone really short as directed in the video. I’m sure I just some fine tuning to do. I hope I put it in the proper place within my aquarium, that was my biggest question. Time will tell!!! ☺️👍 🧽
Thanks for the next level advice. I switched to sponge filters after first subscribing and learning more about them. Now I can optimumize their functioning.
This is a great example of why I decided to subscribe - So many great videos with the best everyday aquarium advice available. Thanks for keeping it REAL!
Thanks that was clear and informative. Even though i have over 50 years experience i love to learn everyday.
Just bought one from you recently, forgot to keep the air stone tube short, fixing that now. Works awesome!!! Thank You!!
After watching this video, you convinced me to return a 4-pack of generic sponge filters I bought from Amazon even before it arrived. Glad to support your channel as you guys have some great content.
I honestly expected the small sponge filter to be over 10 bucks. The ones at my local fish stores aren't nearly as nice and run around $7 for small ones. You guys are so good for this hobby!
Upgrade idea, longer lift tube and a 45 degree to direct flow. Corner shaped sponge would be awesome. I love these filters and I love the fine sponge corner filters as well. Great products. Don't forget to get your Check valves.
Cheapest, easiest way to improve any airdriven filter is to increase the uplift to just below the water level.
Spectacular demonstration and comprehensive detail on the subject! Thanks so much for sharing this much information regarding your sponge filters!
I've had my sponge filter that I bought from you now for over three months With the nevr clog air stone, and I love it. Great product. Great video Cory.
I have now rewatched this video about 5 times just to hear cory say " glug glug glug glug" 😂
Hey, I bought from your store for the second time now, I'd just like to say, thanks for the free Murphy sticker!
Thank you Cory! The instructions on your box were clear but I was over thinking it having never put one together before.. Glad you had this video!
This video was super helpful. I just got a sponge filter and air stones from Aquarium Co-op in the mail and can't believe how much better it works than the sponge I had. It's tons quieter too! Thanks for the video.
I've seen you pull out a sponge filter with a plastic bag in a previous video. Great tip!
I tried rigging up a contraption, but it didn't work well. Happy to hear about something that works. So I tried it for myself and worked really well!
Another reason to avoid the glug and surface splash, in addition to keeping things quiet, is to minimize mineral deposits on the canopy and nearby tubes or a heater.
This hack is gold! Thank you so much Corey!!!
Best video in a while, well done!!!
I love sponge filters - they're so much easier to work with than an annoying HOB or submersible filter. Sponge filters are all I use. 😊
Corey is one of the smartest person on youtube, who just happens to be a fish lover. Lucky us. He's shared so much knowledge with us all. Thank you sir.
I love the sponge filters you sell. Thank you!
Loved this video and how you explained the bubbles and tubing.. thank you for this because the filter I bought from you started pushing out bubbles to the side and I didn't know what was happening lol. I really appreciate the info and your time!
These are absolutely the best and coolest filters there are! last time I ordered, I forgot to get me some no clog air stones, those are next on my list..they are awesome!!!👍 Always thank you Cory for everything you do!!! Much love 🌿🐟🌱💚
Why don’t you put an air stone in as standard? You’d be the first to market a sponge filter already set up with an air stone.
It's a good idea but Cory is a smart guy. I learn a lot from him about fish and business, I think there are two main reasons.
1. It would increase the overall cost / price by quite a bit. Ziss is the maker of the never clogs, he has someone build the sponges for him. This means he would have to pay someone at the warehouse to sit there and cut tubing, open never clogs, install them and repackage.
2. Not worth the cost trade off because half of the reason he did his own sponges was to create flexibility for people.
That Said...Cory, you guys should definitely sell component parts, such as different size lift tubes.
I bought a sponge filter 2 years back that came complete with airstone.
@@HookedTorontoFishing all my sponge filters have come with air stones 🤷🏻♀️
@@HookedTorontoFishing name of product where I can get it please :-)
@@ingeniouspixie what's the name up the product and where did you get it please?
I like that you do not overprice them. I will definitely get some. Thank you for the video. It explained some things I needed.
Another great video showing what you're talking about instead of just talking about the subject. Thanks, Cory.
Very informative, and timely for me, too. I just bought some of your gear, including a sponge filter, to set up a QT tank and have never used a sponge filter before. I like the ability to optimize and tweak it for my use, the tips on how to clean are great as well. Thanks!
I have multiple aquarium co-op sponge filters. I love them. I have prefilters on my hob filters, but I like the fine sponges for those better because they are for tanks with smaller fish and fry. Thanks for all of the education and advancement of the hobby that you do, Cory
I have your sponge filters and the non clogged air stone and I put the tube to long and other things make more sense now. Thank you for a great video and getting more detailed on the sponge filters.
Absolutely best sponge filter video you'll ever see.
I live in the UK and most things I'd like to buy for this hobby are only available in the USA. Very frustrating 😠 That being said, still enjoy Cory's videos.
Check out Aquarium Gardens and Green Aqua I wish they shipped to the states!!!
Yesss same for me
I feel the same in Brazil
@@meganayres7835 thats interesting as i have a couple of aquarium gardens near me that i have never checked out
I thought that too but search long enough and you can find most of the stuff here in the UK, apart from HOB filters? They don't seem to be very popular over here maybe someone can explain why?
As always super informative.
I still remember your video showing cleaning a sponge filter using a fish bag. Revolutionary 👍
Same here lol
@@joshszooofanimals5416 i think it was the one showing how to gravel vac. Peak fishtube 🔥👍
Blake's Aquatics
Yeah that video was a classic lol 😁
I have two of your sponge filters and will be tweaking them ASAP, I love them ~ thank you Cory!
your explanation is absolutly correct..good job bro
Great video I’ve had a Hang on the back filter for my tank but I’ve wanted a sponge filter for so long 🙂
Sponge filter is way cheaper also and don’t need filter cartridge which cost a lot over time 😂
Cory a l so shows you how to pump out your hangob the back filter to make it more efficient.
Cory straight up - I dont need a sponge filter right now. But god damn man you are doing a service to the aquarium community so if I need to order something I order from you. This will be my next sponge when a project calls for one.
Just bought a medium intake filter, and 9 inch cut to size filter. I'm so excited! Thank you for informing on how to improve as a fish keeper!
Just ordered!!! Can NOT wait!!
Just bought 5 nano filters for my bettas...and the air stones...and some plants. (Shhh, don't tell my husband. 🤫😦)
You sound just like me 😂
😂 LOL.... Same
Lol just went on a fishy shopping spree yesterday. Hubby just shakes his head
Lol So glad I'm not alone. Sounds like we need to form a club!
Lol, it's the same for husbands of every animal keeping woman 😂 it's gets to the point they no longer argue and just shake their heads
I needed this video. I was having the bubbles coming out the top side issue with these filters and now i know what i was doing wrong. Thank you!
Just when I was about to "downsize" Cory comes through with great advice!
Thankyou so much cory. I just recently started using sponge filters and I wasn't sure why I was having problems with my air. Btw this video is going to end up viral.
Am I the only one who likes the "glug glug" noise? 😂 Makes me feel like I'm a witch
nope I love the bubbling noise too. and im not the only one. it's kinda like listening to the sound of rain, the ocean etc, its a water sound to me so it's nice!
I do..but i have tanks in our lounge room. hubby hates it so...comprised
@@allanarausheck3274 People with squids/octopuses or other ocean-coral reef setups have great sound because they need wave machines. It's very cool
@@pemo2676 ice actually never heard a tank like that, is it kinda like a lapping sound like waves on the side of a boat but tiny?
@@CarmenxSullivan Yes, it's very cool, and you really need water movement for coral.
I bought these after seeing it cause i was tired of buying replacement filters. And it turn out to be the BEST purchase for my tank keeps it super clean, clear and quiet!!
Thank you so much! I have had your sponge filters with the air stone wrong for months. I always wondered why the bubbles were coming out the sides. SMH!!! Fixed now & it’s perfect. I just ordered more air stones, more prefilter sponges, & a couple more sponge filters from your site.
Well there ya go! This video was straight up ,,, on point , loved your layback but informative energy! made the video even better 👍
Best filters I have ever had... I use 2 20s in my 20 long... I like filtration 😁
When I get my bigger tank (either 20 long or 29) I will do the same simply because I have African Clawed Frogs and they are messy! I have the 20 gallon one in my 10 gallon tank right now because I felt like the 10 gallon one I had wasn't enough. My tank kept getting cloudy and stinky (plus it was a fine mesh one and not a coarse mesh one) and now my water is clear and beautiful!
I like the huge sponge filter that Dean had shown before😂
Thank you for the wonderful explanations and demonstrations. It is always great to have a visual. Thank you for the bag in the water idea. Nice to know that this can be done in a pond.
Thank you for keeping your videos easy to understand. You make it fun to learn for my 9 year old grandson. Thank you.
I like your sponge filters. I have 4. They're my first sponge filters so I have nothing to compare to, but they do their job.
Brilliant can't bye then because I live in Ireland I would bye them if they were sold here
Know anyone in the states that would buy it and ship it to you?
@@loganmcphearson6496 I did but he passed away 😔
So talk to Cory about your business plan for distribution in Ireland. 😉
I've bought stuff from the UK and they just shipped it here????
If you pay the shipping and sponge filter then I will send them as long as it is legal. I hate to see people not get these wonderful filters
love how this guy can spend 20 minutes talking about a sponge filter
I am placing my order today! Thanks for all your hard work, Corey!
Once again, thank you! Have a save week!
My betta's fins kept getting snagged on this coarse sponge filter so I switched back to the fine sponge🤷♀️ The shrimp love it too.
The best thing is that it won’t injure fish, my Bolivian Ram almost died when I got stuck behind my filter intake
Thanks Corey. Just ordered 4 sponge filters and 4 airstones. Great video and u def convinced me.
Info top notch and Jimmy's editing had me cracking up thumbs up all around
Feels like just got scolded now starts redoing all my sponge filters lol
Ugh, I can't stand the fine sponge filters. I got tired of cleaning them every week and they get so slimy...yuck! Looking forward to getting these for sure!
Wow, SO informative! I had no idea sponge filters were that technical! Thanks!
I love your sponge filters and air stone. I also have the air valve which really helps me fine tune the bubbles. Excellent video.
What I learned from this video:
I’m an oddball that cleans my prefilter sponges every week.
I’m weird because I love fine sponges.
I’m the fringe element that doesn’t like air driven sponge filters.
I’m ostracized from society because I run one filter with coarse sponges for biological and one filter with fine sponges for mechanical.
I’m a fish nerd because I am watching this video and commenting on it while wearing a “Cooperative” shirt.
Catfish Cave I do a course pre filter and a fine polisher in the well. Clean water by the fish can still come eat their left overs..
😂😂"if you like fine ones, well im sorry for that" .. lmao dang what a burn, my fine one polishes that water like filter floss lol but yes it does need more regular maintenance
I just set up a 10 gallon for a betta and ordered everything from you guys and everything it’s amazing
Wow. I'm fixing mine tonight. Thank you
I really don't know why i watched a video about sponge filters as i am never going to need one but that was as interersting as it could get
Just curious, but will you ever make your store ship to Canada because I would love to order stuff but I can’t. Great video though
Thanks for making this video! I have 2 of your sponge filters and have been using them for almost a year and just found out I'm doing it all wrong lol
Fantastic video Cory!
Sciency is good, sciency is fun, sciency keeps me from going "but why?".
I found this very helpful. Thank you.
These filters are the bomb😁 cleaning mine and pulled this video up to remind me of the process. Thank you aquarium coop💖
I purchased one of your sponge filters and one of the USB air pumps for my 5 gallon betta tank. The thing is a champ and I'm very happy with how it is working.
GREAT video, answered the questions I had today!
Thank you this video helped me get my sponge filter and air stone dialed in nicely !
The most informative video I’ve seen on the topic of sponge filters!
The best video on RUclips. Thank you