Fish Tank Filter Showdown! Sponge Filter vs. Hang on Back

Hello Everyone,
We have another comparison - sponge filters vs hang on the back! We have used both so we talk a little about which one is better. Feel free to share your thoughts on both in the comments section below - which one do you like better?
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[@mcg6591]

My husband bought me a goldfish 5 years ago, we now have 17 tanks and breeding fish is now my hobby. I use sponge filters in all of my tanks with the exception of a few show tanks we have in our dining room and living room in which case I use both. It’s easy to “hide” sponge filters in planted tanks and the benefits they offer are priceless.

[@fishtalk3379]

Sponge filters are probably the greatest and most unnoticed work horses ever!

[@gazzertrn]

use them both together , and you will have a lovely clean tank

[@urikirstein1863]

Thanks!! You just helped me a lot!! with the better perfection of water clarity with hang on back filters. Basically I almost went fully sponges and thereby determined to ditch my hob filter! But water beauty is really at top of my list with aquatic design. Thanks you saved me trips and having to find out myself. Kudos ! keep it up.

[@lifehappens6447]

I use sponge filters in all my tanks except the really big ones. Great job explaining the differences and pro's & con's!

[@brandonclark700]

Thank you so much sir thanos of tankworld, i felt like i studied biology when i watch ur vids. Cool stuff everything

[@mikeymacaque]

Great video. As somebody who’s used Marineland Emperor filters for about 20 years, I’ve been slowly switching to sponges on my smaller tanks and as second filters to my larger tanks. I will say, the Tetra whisper air pumps are the QUIETEST, they don’t run off your stand, and would highly recommend those for sponge filters.

[@anthonyragan2696]

I use both: I like the flexibility with media that the Aquaclears give me, but, if I had a large fish room, I'd go with sponges and an air pump, too.

[@ronshook5194]

Hi, Thanks for this video. I'm getting back into tanks, AND researching all the different types of filtration etc. I am a retired zoo keeper, AND really enjoy breeding animals. To prevent fry from being sucked up, I guess the sponge would be best, then use HOB on larger tanks, or combine. You explained this so great....! Cause it gets confusing. I'm 69 yrs young LOL, but technology is going very fast....even in the aquarium world. Keep up the GREAT videos, IM a new subscriber....All the Best....Ron Shook

[@keananconnor4221]

I use a hang on back filter smaller than you’re example,and I found it was inadequate so I moved a double heeded sponge filter into my 11l nano tank and the water quality is a lot better

[@redjack56]

Thanks for sharing this information. I've been using both types of filtration together for years and it has worked out great. I use AquaClear HOTB filters as I like being able to swap out any media I choose to use in these filters. Sponge filters are great too, I use them in all of my tanks. One added benefit of a sponge filter is if you have a power outage you can simply hook them up to a battery operated air pump. This will have many benefits, it helps keep beneficial bacteria going along with adding air to your tank plus the bubbles will create some surface agitation so your tank remains nicely oxygenated. Sponge filters are cheap and very beneficial !

[@josemontalvo4532]

Excellent vid! Enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnm4875]

Nice job - great info. Will be waiting for info on canister filters.

[@dawnruhl8405]

Okay, I thought I had enough channels to follow. Silly me. Great video! No bias, just the facts. New subscriber. Like just now. Thank you, because I am on disability, I have to rub the face off of every penny I spend. Y'all helped me make the right decision for my Bettas I will be getting. Bless you!

[@Moamanly]

Very impressed with the clarity with which you convey your knowledge.Much appreciated and warm greetings from New Zealand.

[@jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou]

Wow! What an excellent and precise explanation between the pros and cons of both sponge filters vs power filters. Very informative and the presentation was easy to understand. Thank you!

[@connornewkirk2887]

HOB filters work great. I recommend changing out the cartridges and insert your own media, filter floss etc. Also a sponge on the intake hot-rods the filter extending the time between maintenance

[@tillz63]

I have an Aquaclear 500 (they changed the name to 110 at some point) that has been running for 17+ years. It was $25 new. Now they are $75, lol

[@johnjamesreyes]

Thank you for explaining how sponge filters work. I'm currently planning my future 45-50 gallon puffer aquarium and this really helped!