sponges

zankotsu · 06-05-2013, 06:40 AM

Where would you buy sponges for a DIY sponge filter?

mjbn · 06-05-2013, 10:56 AM

Why not just buy a pack of like 4 or 5 dual head sponge filters for ~$6-8?

Dolfan · 06-05-2013, 02:26 PM

Yea, I've seen the dual head sponges on ebay for around $2 for 1, and that includes shipping. If you really wanted to make your own, you could get a large sponge from Home Depot. Make sure the sponge is not treated with any chemicals or antibacterial stuff. Get a pvc pipe, cut to length. Cut a small core hole into the sponge a little smaller than pvc pipe. Jam in the pvc pipe and you are good to go. Pretty easy. But you would spend about the same as one of the dual head sponges that are pre maid and work well already.

zankotsu · 06-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Thanks! I figured it would be Home Depot or a craft store or something. My LFS is pretty limited as far as equipment.

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06-05-2013, 02:26 PM	#3
Dolfan Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 180	Yea, I've seen the dual head sponges on ebay for around $2 for 1, and that includes shipping. If you really wanted to make your own, you could get a large sponge from Home Depot. Make sure the sponge is not treated with any chemicals or antibacterial stuff. Get a pvc pipe, cut to length. Cut a small core hole into the sponge a little smaller than pvc pipe. Jam in the pvc pipe and you are good to go. Pretty easy. But you would spend about the same as one of the dual head sponges that are pre maid and work well already.

06-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#4
zankotsu Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 118	Thanks! I figured it would be Home Depot or a craft store or something. My LFS is pretty limited as far as equipment.