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sponge filters?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by SGM, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. Jul 9, 2012 #1
    SGM

    SGM Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Just curious if anyone uses the ATI sponge filters?  I used them all the time in freshwater, did not know if they work good in salt tanks?  Like FOWLR?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2012 #2
    SGM

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    Nobody has tried this or uses this method?

    http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hydro+sponge+filters&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rlz=1B3GGLS_enUS419US419&biw=1280&bih=521&tbm=isch&tbnid=xyGUz2cGEFAluM:&imgrefurl=http://www.jehmco.com/html/hydro-sponge_filters.html&docid=ydwQSK0G1ZmgCM&imgurl=http://www.jehmco.com/assets/images/auto_generated_images/a_HydroSponges0-5A.jpg&w=576&h=272&ei=W7ABUN0uh8KtAajlrbEM&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=562&sig=101263082942697355390&page=1&tbnh=94&tbnw=200&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:75&tx=118&ty=44
     
  3. Jul 15, 2012 #3
    SGM

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    Seriously no one has any input? I just want to know if they would be ok in fowlr tank with a canister filter
     
  4. Jul 15, 2012 #4
    mthomp

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    I have only used them in fresh water sorry
     
  5. Jul 16, 2012 #5
    Killernights

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    you can try it but you will have to clean it a lot and sponges will want to grow on it like crazy, i had one i kept in my sump for when i had to use a QT and it was a pain to keep clean (yes i did have it hooked up to an air pump at all times and cleaned it at least once a week sometimes more) i also suggest if you go this route that you get the surface skimmer attachment for you canister filter.
     

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