Re: Sponge Filters

[jessem <jessem@direct.ca>]

Thomas Soelter wrote:
> 
> Hi to everybody !
> 
> air driven sponge filters are very simple to use and quite ok for small tanks. I
> used them (TETRA) for small and medium sized tanks (up to 100 l). Compared to
> those new aquaclear and powerhead driven sponge filters they are much to
> expensive and seem to be old fashioned to me. If you use it for a single tank the
> costs for filter + an reliable air pump are much higher than a powerhead driven
> filter.

This was what I thought. I'm glad I've found a similar opinion.

> Further i have made the experience that these air driven filter raise the pH
> because of carbon dioxide stripping. That is the reason why i changed filters.
> 
> Thomas

Thanks, Thomas.
Also, thanks to everybody who has helped me with my many questions. I
appreciate everthing very much!

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Jesse Mathies
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada
mailto:jessem@direct.ca