AQQA Power Sponge Filter Review (Dual Aquarium Sponge Filter Installation)

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[@chefron8]

I have one just like this but as with many people, mine slowed down to a crawl. I have a new tank with a few plants and no fish. Even so, I cleaned it which made it a bit better but by the next day, it had slowed down to the point it wouldn't move the surface of the water around. Yes, I had taken it all apart, and there was nothing wrong. I decided to put it back in the tank but take one of the sponges off. Lo and behold, it started working really well. The problem is that the sponges are more of a water-polishing sponge and the motor isn't strong enough for them. What you can do is to replace the sponges with ones that are courser and flow more water through them. You can also do what I did which was to raise the sponges about 1/4 of an inch above the media cups. Make sure they still cover the last holes in the plastic tubes but give them space above the media cups. After doing this my filter is working better than it was new out of the box a month ago. The flow is working so well that I'm getting air bubbles in the water. I hope this will help people that have some issues with these filters. I really like mine now and I'm glad I didn't have to replace it.

[@hapahound]

Thank you for this tip. I am having the same issue. No water flow and the sponges were sucked in. I even put an air pump to help the motor but it still flows super slow. I'll try your trick thank you!

[@chefron8]

@@hapahound You are very welcome. :)

[@collinmckeon107]

Thank you for explaining this , mine arrives today

[@bradschmidt3451]

Thanks for the heads up I just got mine but missing the extra sponges and a suction cup

[@chefron8]

@@bradschmidt3451 Wow.

[@suewilson4449]

Great info! Tried doing this on my own but submerging the electric cord freaked me out. Watching you doing it safely eased my mind!

[@KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld]

Great product to review mate!!! I total agree these sponge filters are absolutely awesome!! We have a couple of them and they keep the water crystal clear. Thanks for sharing mate 🙂

[@kimberlygonzalez1914]

Awesome video, love the thorough observation you made of the product overall great product review video keep them comin 😊

[@ItsWuLx]

Great review man

[@benitocheeto.shames]

Thank you for this!

[@essenceofemerald]

Thanks, this is awesome!

[@Hygger-Aquarium]

Great product explanation video，Nice job👍

[@applause6055]

love the video💕💕

[@michaelwallis2184]

Enjoyed watching

[@AgeOrmstad]

Looks nice 👍

[@gregboyko7468]

Thinking about switching my HOB to this

[@naegwut]

Merry Christmas

[@nogoodatmaths]

Does anyone know if you can add activated carbon in with the ceramic balls as I have tannins? Thank you

[@draidt]

How have the motors held up? I heard there was a longevity issue with the motors.

[@envee.e]

hey mate it says i have to clean the filter media stuff before puttin them in but u put them straight in

[@5446francisco]

Hello, can you tell me where I can buy The suction cups only.

[@jadehill6854]

hey! I have this for my axolotl tank, is it okay?

[@jerroldrentz9923]

Curious, is it quite enough to be in a bedroom?

[@WildEST19XXcarD]

Is there any place online to buy less fine filters? It is a hassle navigating Amazon to find the right product, perhaps I am not using the right key words. I'm running the 5 watt unit for reference.

[@seselapaz]

Do you think that the small version is good for a beta tank or is too much flow for a betta? Great video you just got one more subscriber. By the way I found sold out the small versiono of these filters on Amazon damn it!

[@ChewysBro]

The smaller size would be great for a betta tank!

[@piranhalegify]

Can you replace the ceramic rings with carbon or gfo, essentially turning that into a media reactor that can be put inside the back of a aio nano reef?

[@ChewysBro]

I’m sure you could, although the chambers are small.

[@evelynholbrook8342]

Mine won’t run at all?

[@calsadventures3672]

I have 2 of the medium size in a 72 gallon bow Replaced the canister filter These keep the water Clearer Are easier to clean and quieter they are great

[@taye2427]

What about oxygen for the water? Will I still have to run an air stone separately?

[@ChewysBro]

If you keep the outflow above the water surface it will create enough surface agitation

[@michaelw7352]

You’re looking very cute today!

[@Justintheinsane]

Running an Undergravel filter with some heavy root feeder plants would pretty much hide all that mulm.

[@808centipede]

What's some heavy root feeder plants?

[@faizanhussain8810]

They still working?

[@ChewysBro]

Yeah! You just need to make sure to clean the filter sponges frequently

[@JustMe-lt1cc]

Do you ever clean your sponge filters??

[@ChewysBro]

Yes!

[@joedakiller]

Maybe it’s just me overthinking, but I feel like something like this is a huge shock hazard. It seems like a really great filter, but I’m afraid something bad will eventually happen if I get it.

[@ChewysBro]

Most aquarium equipment would Be a shock hazard if it wasn’t rated for underwater use.

[@MakoyUnggoy]

Seriously how can it shock?...There are literally no electrical parts inside the aquarium and also, do you know how many safety tests these things have to go through before they are even allowed to be put for sale to the gemeral public?!

[@kontemplatemusic2189]

If you have read instructions, you would know to wash media and sponge 1st

[@cocoaquatic]

Hello friend, I wonder if there is an opportunity to cooperate with you, although I know the probability of reply is extremely small, but there is a chance I still want to try, I want to invite you to take an unboxing video of our products

[@rockywilliams2287]

So annoying