Sponge Filters - Save Yourself Money and Trouble

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

Комментарии • 108

  • @andrewwilson8776
    @andrewwilson8776 2 года назад +9

    Anyone that has experience in the aquarium hobby knows that sponge filters are only great for growout tanks, especially discus since canister filters are nitrate breeding factories unless you’re constantly cleaning them out. Sponge filters are also great for cycling tanks quickly if you have a well seeded sponge. Also great for quarantine tanks. If you’re putting them in your display tank then I’m not too sure what to tell ya. That’s just dumb

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      Hahahaha

    • @mattmonteith2175
      @mattmonteith2175 Год назад

      If u do the maintenance on the canerster filter system and Aquarium fitter I'm disabled I want some thing simple. . I will try them all. The point he's making use what works for u . every single no Aquarium saltwater or fresh water is different I have 2 salt water Aquarium s they both same water different fitters . The canerster filter system has my 90 gallons beat by far . My 150 gallon aquarium has the canster fitter. My point is both water chem is different so use what fitter work for that application

    • @mattmonteith2175
      @mattmonteith2175 Год назад

      His point is use filtration system as for your application for that Aquarium that works. My Aquariums are different from your s and his not just because I have salt water same thing same tools find the right tools works for the Aquarium

  • @Tirfing88
    @Tirfing88 2 года назад +3

    Sponge fitlers are amazing and I will never use anything else. I got exactly 4 sponge filters 2' apart from each other in a 10', 325g central American cichlid tank (4 fully grown oscars, 5 blood parrots, couple severums, red terror, 2 jack dempseys, etc etc etc.) , literally that's all the filtration I got. Pristine parameters and clear water. I used them all, hang on backs, internal ones, canisters... Once I tried sponges, I never went back.
    I did save a shitlaod of money by buying 4 sponge filters + air pump with 4 outlets, for the fitlration of my 325g tank. Bout $70 total. And I hide them behind decor like rocks and plants.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  Год назад +1

      Keep doing you. With the savings buy yourself some headphones to drown out the hum lol jk

  • @kelcritcarroll
    @kelcritcarroll Год назад +1

    I have an aquarium so I can look at the beautiful aquarium not to look at a sponge that has waste all over it….and the noise of a loud pump, thats not acceptable either!

  • @BenOchart
    @BenOchart 2 года назад +1

    😂 “I’m very sorry”🤣🤣🤣

  • @PurelyAquatic
    @PurelyAquatic 2 года назад +1

    The sponge filtration is great when you have tons of tanks to run. No one wants to buy $100+ canister filter for 100 tanks. Also a centralized filtration is great with black outs, only need 1 plug to a generator to power the whole fishroom. I do agree, I don't like the noise or look of the sponge filter. If money wasn't an issue, I would run only sump filters on all my tanks.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      No one said that. Hence why I stated if you have 500+ lol I get it. At the end of the day if you have 3 tanks running sponges is a joke.
      Stop trying to find a cheap route that only takes more of your time which is far more expensive than 3 $50 filters.

  • @brianp6180
    @brianp6180 2 года назад +1

    I agree Jay! Air driven sponge filters are hideous and Loud. If you have aquariums in your living room like I do you don’t want to here that sound.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Heck yes. I agree

  • @Suge810
    @Suge810 Год назад +2

    3 sponges for 10 bucks dual outlet air pump 10 bucks🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @McAwesome363
    @McAwesome363 Год назад

    A sponge filter with a powerhead is a good method of adding extra mechanical filtration to a heavily stocked tank. The only other filter method that compares in ability to remove fine particulate matter is a canister filter, and changing media once it get's clogged is a PITA. I find it much easier to remove the sponge filter from the tank and give it a quick rinse. Also, no noise bubbling or air pump noise with a powerhead.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  Год назад

      That’s what this is lol

  • @sharlotteadams3367
    @sharlotteadams3367 Год назад +1

    I love the Shark Pro! There is one drawback to them though, smaller Angelfish and other slim body fish can get stuck behind them. With that being said we are planning on adding them most of our smaller and medium sized show tanks, now that our breeding room is growing. Sicce has made my experience so much better, and my life a bit easier with their products so thank you for that :)

  • @justinb6801
    @justinb6801 2 года назад +1

    O M G ! YES YES YES YES YES ! ! ! ! ! ! You are SO RIGHT !!!

  • @aheimsvensson1573
    @aheimsvensson1573 11 месяцев назад

    Haha liked the nicholas cage impersination😂😂😂 I found eheim airpump and aqua forte v-10 and these pumps are very very quiet airpumps! Like you said there is no money to save if you own 2-3 aquarium but you can save a lot of money and electrical outlets and impellercleaning and suctioncups and of course delicat small fish and schrimps with those spongefilter and that´s the reason i prefer spongefilters! I started out as a tech nerd and used canister and stuff but after about 10 years i fell in love with those natural delicat aquariums where you just can´t put a strong current into and ivé done this for 15 years now and im still into this nature "thing" Thank´s for your vid Jay!!

  • @bayarea_reef
    @bayarea_reef 2 года назад +1

    I have replaced all my sponge filters in my QT systems with Shark Pros. So much better with flow, and mechanical/bio filtering. And the water is crystal clear.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      I mean heck ANYTHING BUT A SPONGE LOL

  • @TheFrugalAudiophile
    @TheFrugalAudiophile 2 года назад +1

    I completely agree! The less ugly equipment in my aquarium the better! I’m actually thinking about getting in line heaters for my canister filter to get that out of the tank as well. I do understand the purpose of spine filters for breeding though.

  • @Constantine_Cvl8
    @Constantine_Cvl8 2 года назад +1

    Honestly, they're really only good for fry tanks. Just my opinion.

  • @melbournestreetphotography9577
    @melbournestreetphotography9577 2 года назад +2

    My Discus love them. And I use USB driven cylindrical pumps

  • @CunninghamTropicals
    @CunninghamTropicals 2 года назад +1

    They serve a purpose for breeders and Alita pumps are very quiet, but yes I am with you. I run all lustar box filters.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      100% hence why I stated you got 500 tanks or you are breeding I get it. Outside of that they are TRASH. No normal fish keeper is saving ANY money/time running an air pump and a sponge. Misconception. 😉

  • @davidbowman2501
    @davidbowman2501 2 года назад +1

    You've got the wrong type of air pump. I've never heard an air pump that is anywhere near that loud.
    Now I agree sponge filters shouldn't be in tanks that are meant to be show pieces. They are great for people who have many tanks that are not meant for show, but for breeding, quarantine, grow out, etc. They are just plain much more economical and one large air pump can run an entire room of dozens of tanks.

  • @Eye-1-70
    @Eye-1-70 Месяц назад

    2 years on and I finally got round to getting one.. I chose the 500 because of the low wattage but I also chose to add on an extra cartridge how sneaky of me
    Now aren't I sneaky? 😯
    Great video .

  • @whiskeysmoke6500
    @whiskeysmoke6500 8 месяцев назад +1

    Have you left the scene Jay? I’m having a hard time with my cichlid tank. Not sure of where to go to ask your advice.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  8 месяцев назад

      I’m still here. What’s up?

  • @mcaquatics3143
    @mcaquatics3143 2 года назад +1

    I've used internals, canisters, sumps, hob, sponge, box and under gravel. And over the past 10 years or so I just stick to sponge, box and under gravel. Hate canisters and sumps, so much so that I gave away the fx6 that came with my 240s. Sealed the holes for the sump on another. Granted they all have their uses, but just not for me. Ill use hob as mechanical filtration on a few. Might try an internal and see if I like them now, but will have to see.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Sounds loud lol. If you are breeding it’s different I get it. Sponges are just silly but those are my opinions. Thanks for commenting

    • @mcaquatics3143
      @mcaquatics3143 2 года назад

      Not loud at all, central air pump located in a closet, plumbed into an air loop. Easier to run than to have a bunch of outlets to run a bunch of pumps

  • @atkinsnatureaquariums3552
    @atkinsnatureaquariums3552 2 года назад +1

    This is a great video and topic I use majority of the marketed filters except box and under gravel filters, I haven't tried those two yet. But I tend to have at least one sponge filter in every tank as a back up in case I lose power, I can hook up battery backups to my sponges and fish will be fine. But I also have 21 tanks, so for me cheaper to have a couple big air pumps that run multiple sponges, I have 2 small fishrooms one in my bedroom and one in my basement. The pumps in my bed room aren't loud. I think investing in the right pumps and pump placement is key for minimum noise.
    My favorite filter though is the seachem Sicce tidal. I'm changing all my Aquaclears to tidals. Because they are just worth every penny, the reliability of the Sicce pumps and having the pump in the water is my favorite part. They always kick back on if power goes out. But my Aquaclears, if they lose siphon then they don't turn back on.
    Awesome video

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      You can run anything off a normal battery backup fyi

    • @atkinsnatureaquariums3552
      @atkinsnatureaquariums3552 2 года назад

      @@Jaywil07you should test a battery back up that has to power one pump for multiple tanks compared to a HOB or canister on a single tank.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      @@atkinsnatureaquariums3552 I have ... I can supply the necessary items from my fish room for 4 - 6 hours. Outside of that if I am concerned I should have a generator at that point that sounds like air pumps hahahahaha

  • @TheAussiebloke87
    @TheAussiebloke87 Год назад +1

    Haha if this isn’t a ploy to get people to buy a product from a company that you work for I don’t know what is….
    Sponge filters are amazing and the only time a air pump is noisy is when it’s not set up properly. Every time I stumble across ur channel it’s the same, utter garbage…

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  Год назад

      Sure you can buy this or you can buy another product but if you subscribed and watched some other videos I tell you I hate them way before. Nice try though lol

  • @simonmcnicholas
    @simonmcnicholas Год назад

    Been away from the hobby of fish keeping but moving house soon n thinking about setting up an aquarium again
    Thought of you Jay and re subbed 😊
    You still active? Hope life is treating you well bro

  • @jeromehorn7333
    @jeromehorn7333 2 года назад

    I have an 80 gallon Seapora tank (48 x 24 x16). The frame is too thick for HOB filters ( I have TIDALS in my other tanks) so I have two sponger filters one of which is connected to a power filter for a little water movement. The substrate is sand because it is a neolamprogus multifasciatus tank. All of the shark pros are rated for less than 80 gallons. Any other recommendations?

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      2 700’s you will be fine

  • @GCaquatics
    @GCaquatics Год назад

    good video, pretty informative

  • @jeremyglascosr.8338
    @jeremyglascosr.8338 2 года назад +1

    I run both sponge and internal. I actually like the internals better as well. 100% agree... keepem comin 👊🏾 💯 🙏🏾

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much

  • @patrickclemmons2697
    @patrickclemmons2697 2 года назад +1

    I have had a variety of filters, and by fsr my least favorite is the sponge filter as well.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Spread the word lol

  • @RACERetteX
    @RACERetteX 2 года назад +1

    So angry!! And I’m 100% here for it. Sponge filters are yuck.

  • @jerrysfishroom3579
    @jerrysfishroom3579 2 года назад +2

    I love the Sicce products. While most people don't like the looks of sponges they can be hidden. Use them to cycle new tanks and even to get newbies with new tanks up and running. Keep it up with the videos. I love this hobby because there are so many ways to accomplish the same goals.

  • @HaYNFishKeeper
    @HaYNFishKeeper 2 года назад +1

    Love it!!! I absolutely agree with you I hate them spong filters SHARK PRO all day!! Plug and Play baby🤙🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽🇮🇹🇺🇸🦈

  • @masonscoasterz
    @masonscoasterz 2 года назад +1

    Good video also this is the Mason that you know

  • @ryantaylor7181
    @ryantaylor7181 2 года назад +1

    what about a sponge filter with a powerhead? silent and effective 👌

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Ugly lol

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      You are still limiting yourself with just the sponge.

    • @ryantaylor7181
      @ryantaylor7181 2 года назад

      @@Jaywil07 truth, and when I move the axolotl to the 20 long I will probably go with a small canister stuffed with the same sponge and some bio balls.. but the real reason I came to your page was research on dart frogs.. going to be converting a 29 gallon to a viv for darts and morning geckos

  • @philfernley
    @philfernley 2 года назад +2

    lol, a five and a half minute video devoted to something you don't want to talk about?! 🤣

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      I just don’t like sponges. I have talked about them in a live video and to so many people. It was time to make a dedicated video.

    • @philfernley
      @philfernley 2 года назад +1

      @@Jaywil07 That's fair. I mean, if it's more of a comedic rant about sponge filters as opposed to and educational 'pros and cons' on the subject, then vent your spleen man :)

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      @@philfernley there is both in there. There are pros and cons a like. If it was sponge filters vs Box filters. ALL DAY a box filter would be a better choice. Sponge filters are just down right the bottom of the barrel. Lol

    • @philfernley
      @philfernley 2 года назад +1

      @@Jaywil07 You compared them to a Box Filter - that’s it. The filter which, functionally speaking, is the closest to a Sponge Filter and thus shares some of its drawbacks, such as noise from the air pump, for example. Nothing about the flimsy moving parts of internal filters. Nothing about the expense of Cannister Filters. Nothing about the potential issues you can have with HoB filters, such as flooding when the media gets full, or the fact some of them refuse to start after a power outage.
      Hate on Sponge Filters to your heart’s content, but don’t pretend this is in any way a balanced look at them when compared to other filters. It’s a simple rant piece.

  • @SIR_TOOLS
    @SIR_TOOLS Год назад

    I keep a sponge on my can intake hid behind drift wood

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  Год назад +1

      That’s different.

  • @alisonnicholson
    @alisonnicholson 2 года назад +1

    Prefer canisters and internals. Not a fan of sponges.Hate the so called super quiet air pump which is far from quiet. Even the most rated quiet ones still have a hum and that hum pees me off 🤣 I bought a shark adv 800. Love the magnet modules

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      I just don’t like the loud air pump lol but I mean if you are going to do it. At least use a versatile box filter lol

    • @alisonnicholson
      @alisonnicholson 2 года назад +1

      @@Jaywil07 I tried the sponge filter hidden behind plants but I still knew it was there and that annoyed me but the air pump I could hear upstairs. That was the worst. Drove me nuts in all honesty 🤣

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      @@alisonnicholson I cannot do it. I. Just.cannot.

  • @Aquagold.goldysingh1313
    @Aquagold.goldysingh1313 2 года назад +1

    Well said. Shark pro is an amazing filter. Sponges are worst

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      If it was sponges Vs box than deal with the noise and get a box filter.

    • @Aquagold.goldysingh1313
      @Aquagold.goldysingh1313 2 года назад

      @@Jaywil07 100%.

  • @bryanhaller6012
    @bryanhaller6012 2 года назад +1

    Dont be so angry over sponges bro.. You sound worse than us surfers.. ;) Sponge filters serve their purpose for sure. For a great price. One of the best ways to cycle a brand new tank is a little sponge filter. Agreed, they're not sexy. But I have several that I use for quick cleans, new tanks, etc. Everything I have is heavily planted. So nothing requires heavy duty filtration. Sponge filters are easy to hide, and some provide decent current/ circulation. Great videos man! Just my 2 cents and a little humor upfront! All in the best interest of us all.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      I agree with everything you said minus cost. I don’t think they are that much cheaper overall.
      Especially for someone just getting started. Far better choices.
      Have a great day

  • @christopherbrown8050
    @christopherbrown8050 2 года назад +1

    All I here from the spong filter is bubbles nothing from the air pump mine is quite soooo you must have gotten a bad one 🤣🤣 I run two 100g spong and 125g canister

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Maybe so but I haven’t met a good looking sponge. Do you boo boo lol

  • @samsonm1217
    @samsonm1217 2 года назад +1

    Please give a fish room tour 🙂...your tank arrangements are awesome ❤️🙂🎉

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Thank you so much.

  • @craigbroderick8935
    @craigbroderick8935 2 года назад +2

    100% correct

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @thernandez9445
    @thernandez9445 2 года назад +1

    Good video . Has anybody told you that you resemble Lionel messi from FC Barcelona? Sorry had to ask

  • @truthfactreality6814
    @truthfactreality6814 2 года назад +1

    Shark pro has low flow. I want 2000 litres an hour at least

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      You would get a hang on the back or canister at that point

    • @truthfactreality6814
      @truthfactreality6814 2 года назад

      @@Jaywil07 nope. aquael turbo 2000

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      @@truthfactreality6814 lol okay

  • @alexjohnston9685
    @alexjohnston9685 2 года назад

    I will be starting a small fishroom shortly and was thinking of using a sicce stilent air pump for multiple tanks could you recommend which one for say nine smallish tanks please , we all know it will end up way more than nine lol

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Which model are you looking at. Where do you live?
      We do not have any air pumps in North America from SICCE

    • @alexjohnston9685
      @alexjohnston9685 2 года назад

      @@Jaywil07 thank you for your amazingly fast response , I live in Norway and sicce is relatively new where I usually buy most of my aquarium needs , I was thinking maybe the syncra silent 2.5 for nine(ish) tanks all under 20gallons, there will be more but don’t tell my wife lol

  • @AnalynRindfuss-u8c
    @AnalynRindfuss-u8c Год назад

    😊😊 0:06 0:06 0:07 0:07 0:07

  • @ericascali5427
    @ericascali5427 Год назад

    Amen🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
    @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 2 года назад +1

    Would that work in a 20 gal tank

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      Sure would

    • @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
      @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 2 года назад +1

      @@Jaywil07 I have a 29 gal tank that I just breed plecos and I want to take off the hob filter and I just use 1 of those in my tank.

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      Just do it properly and it will be great. You can look at the 3 different sizes of Shark PRO.

    • @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx
      @DanielGonzalez-gd3dx 2 года назад +1

      @@Jaywil07 cool thanks jay

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад +1

      You are welcome.

  • @saltybulldog3241
    @saltybulldog3241 2 года назад

    Company shill...

  • @MOBGEO
    @MOBGEO 2 года назад +1

    I put a thick cloth underneath my air pump

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      Added expense $45 now lol

    • @Jaywil07
      @Jaywil07  2 года назад

      As long as you like it.