yeah i also dont think it works for crap lol, i went to walmart, got a 180gph power head 19.99. got a piece of foam from hobbystore for stuffing animals/crafts etc. its 3.00 for 12 by 16 square 2"+ thick. dam payin 6.00 for 1 sponge filter! cut it poked a hole and elchepo sponge filter, this may be to big for your setup?! but works for me, you could put a corner filter and pipe on powerhead. heres a pic