What kind of sponge

Wicket_lfe · 11-07-2008, 03:28 AM

Where can i find some sponge that is aquarium safe? I want some for DIY filter, and just want to make sure i dont kill my fish. Ive used different filter sleeves, but they inhibit the flow too much. thanks

dbosman@msu.edu · 11-07-2008, 03:45 PM

The answer will partly depend on the size sponge you need.
Big Al's http://www.bigalsonline.com sells house brand sponges that are the same size as Aqua Clears, for pocket change. Large single sheets can be pricey simply because so few places stock them. http://www.angelsplus.com/FiltersSponge.htm sells a 4" x 2' x2' "reticulated" sponge for $70.00

Wicket_lfe · 11-11-2008, 04:19 PM

Thanks, i don't need that much, but they had some for about $5 at the angel site. Too bad them min order is $8 and i dont need anything else.

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Wicket_lfe Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island and Queens Posts: 860	What kind of sponge Where can i find some sponge that is aquarium safe? I want some for DIY filter, and just want to make sure i dont kill my fish. Ive used different filter sleeves, but they inhibit the flow too much. thanks

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11-07-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
dbosman@msu.edu Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 2,710	The answer will partly depend on the size sponge you need. Big Al's http://www.bigalsonline.com sells house brand sponges that are the same size as Aqua Clears, for pocket change. Large single sheets can be pricey simply because so few places stock them. http://www.angelsplus.com/FiltersSponge.htm sells a 4" x 2' x2' "reticulated" sponge for $70.00

11-11-2008, 04:19 PM	#3
Wicket_lfe Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island and Queens Posts: 860	Thanks, i don't need that much, but they had some for about $5 at the angel site. Too bad them min order is $8 and i dont need anything else.