Why I LOVE Sponge Filters - Cheap, Effective, Simple, and Safe

[@izzyxblades]

He's absolutely right. Sponge, as well as under gravel which he doesn't use, are cheap and fail safe. Hang on back, canister, and sumps depend on water level and due to the number of moving parts, there's just more chance of something going wrong. He's absolutely right, sponge filters are the easiest to clean. Cleaning any of the others would involve trying to scrub little corners that are hard to reach.

[@CocoKoi321]

Undergravel I believe has became a dated design, they're difficult and a hassle to work with

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

You are so right! In Asia people mostly use a power head connected to a hose going in to a box on top of the tank. I have used this method of filtration for years. It is so easy. Sponges are easier though. Also,I had a HOB filter over flow on to our wood floor. Now I rinse the media every week and change cotton every 4 days. My fish grew since they are now 4yrs old.

[@gabrielbennett5162]

Just ordered one today for my goldfish tank! When it gets here, I'll have triple filtration: a HOB with a custom zeolite cartridge for ammonia, undergravel filtration with air uplift tubes and my new sponge filter. Can't wait to see how well it does!

[@sdlock83]

I never knew how efficient and economical sponge filters are. But after having used it for 5 months, I've become a believer.

[@warrenr4]

Sponge filters rule. They take some time to mature and work properly, but team them with a nicrew battery backup air pump and you have a foolproof filter system that will even carry on if you have a power outage.

[@dicksonhadi2670]

I'm agreed with you sir,I'm new in this hobby(2 months) and I just use simple top filter with just sponge n bio home media and 2 sponge filter...so far my fish happy n my water pretty clear...

[@pattonspetsofficial9779]

I’m planning on getting a goldfish tank thanks for this video I’ve decided on getting a sponge filter it’ll be my second tank I’m starting saving money today!

[@addisonwilliams2221]

I like the sponges to look but I like the ones that suction cups to back of the tank. All you have to do reach in grab sponges rinse it. But there fine sponges and your kind sit on bottom always corse.

[@lukesgoldies]

Yep! Those ones are nice too!

[@gypsyemperor7535]

You can buy non return valves for airlines, so simple, stops them back syphoning. Maybe 1 dollar cost.

[@lukesgoldies]

Yep! I honestly don’t use them and haven’t felt the need to, but they can be an extra safe guard

[@addisonwilliams2221]

And Luke how air lines drain tank say air pump breaks or power goes out. The air in line will feel with water from spring to top of the tank and that momentum will siphon your tank empty. Please put the anti reverse airline values on system.

[@cikolataa177]

There is little plastic really cheap thing you add the end of the tube and it prevents water from go backwards for sponge filters. Basicly no chance for failure :D

[@AquaticElements]

Great video! Since getting into the goldfish I love the sponge filters 🙌🏼

[@lukesgoldies]

They are great!

[@icewolfgamer4775]

I have a 20 gallon hob filter with a diy boimedia setup and a 60 gallon sponge filter for my 20 gallon tall tank. I have 2 small fantail calicos. im loving the sponge filter so far 😁👍

[@kittysmith8959]

I'm just about to replace my filters so this video came at the right time!

[@lukesgoldies]

Perfect!

[@CocoKoi321]

I find that the best system is a hangback. Doesn't matter what capacity usually but a hangback full of very porous sponge material and 3 sponge filters in my 55 gallons, is the most efficient way to go And don't forget..... to effectively set where the hangback is pointing and where thr intake is as well, you need that cyclone effect for perfect optimized filtration so let's look at your tanks, we see them against the wall. A fluval hangback the intake would be on the left, so we put the hangback on the very right back side of thr tank, the waterflow will cycle all across around the side of the tank, and then 360 back to the intake, and this can be further pushed with putting the same hangback on the front left side of the tank. I do this wirh my hangbacks and it creates the PERFECT CYCLONE EFFECT with the water flow, and then a few sponge filters for your filtration that stockpiles bio load Yes is sounds crazy but try doing the opposite wirh filtration next, try to purposely destroy the cyclone effect with your waterfowl placement, I experimented doing this too and had tank crashes, wirh only a few VERY FEW ranchus , I have bacteria blooms! And these are 50 gallon fluval hangbacks I have and 2 sponge filters I tried it in, the cyclone is important

[@MacTechG4]

Back when I ran a Fluval 204 on my 20 Long, I kept it in a Home Depot 5 gallon bucket, just in case, as it was temperamental, that 20 long is now a cherry shrimp tank with a sponge filter.

[@pilotavery]

Tetra aquarium air pumps are $4.50 out the door at Petco right now in San Diego.

[@VHP153YO]

i am going to buy 2 of the double sponge filters with bio media the hygger ones for like a 50 60 gallon mini pond that will have goldfish

[@pavan9851]

Very informative, thanks Luke! ❤️

[@lukesgoldies]

Thank you!

[@mastiffpeople4868]

PREACH!!! yes people don't really how easy and cheap

[@lukesgoldies]

Ikr! Super easy!

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

A surface skimmer is also important ☝️ Keeps the surface oil free

[@Mrmejuice]

Awesome thanks. Can you recommend an air pump and how to set up for multiple tank setup?

[@deusexmachina1253]

I don't like HOB because it takes back the water it drops, and there would be no water movement in the other areas. A sponge filter is cheap and efficient for small fish, but it can't filter big poop. Cannister filters are good for larger tanks.

[@ayushjha6774]

Hey Luke! What 55 gallon glass tanks do you own? I’m moving into an apartment soon and want to upgrade to a larger tank but am scared of it leaking. I’ve been considering going for the much costlier acrylic but wanted to hear from you since you’ve clearly had success with glass. Thanks!

[@lukesgoldies]

These are aqeuon tanks I believe, I bought them from petco

[@michaellui74]

Great video as always . Is sump filter good for raising goldfish???? Thank you

[@jepoypagnamitan9641]

The stronger the pump connected to the sponge filter the better cleaning or filtration sir?

[@ivangenterone]

Hey guys, I'm quite the beginner here, can I use sponge filters as filtration? I have four, 2 giant sponge filters and 2 dwarf sponge filters. Planning to raise ranchussss. Hope for your reply. 😊

[@addisonwilliams2221]

Also like do you use black diamond blasting for your sand? What kind do you use we have same style I love your tanks nice clean but I add plants.

[@lukesgoldies]

I have imagitarium in my tanks but I also recommend seachems fluorite, I have it linked on my website Lukesgoldies.com

[@brendanleung9989]

Great video! I have a quick question, in your experience what is the best way to determine how many and what size sponge filters you need for a goldfish tank? I was planning on setting up s 75 gallon with 3 or 4 goldfish. I was thinking 2 or 3 sponge filters rated for 120 gallons would be a good place to start. Thanks!

[@nataschabronson9590]

What brand of sponge filter do you recommend? My mom has a 36 gallon tank with three big fancy goldfish? Thank you ❤

[@BiggScoobz]

What kind of sponge filter are you using behind you in this video? Beautiful fish by the way!

[@joshgroenewald7454]

Hand on the back. I would recommend getting once with the pump that is in the tank

[@nicolad4971]

Hi, I wanted to ask you something. I would like to use sponge filters for my 120 liter tank with guppies and corydoras. I currently have an internal filter that I have to clean every day. Can I only use sponge filters for my aquarium? How many should I put in? How should I clean them? Do I have to clean alternately or can I clean them all together? Thank you.

[@gelgel85]

Hi Luke, i have a question. i am planning to get a 120 gal tank for my goldfish and for filtration system i am planning to get a cannister filtration system. since goldfish doesn't like too much flow, how powerful of a cannister filter i should get? The fluval FX6 can produce 925 gal/hour. is it overkill? some people even mentioned getting 2 of those so that when u are cleaning one, there is still another one still running and providing the beneficial bacteria. Can u please help me? so far cannister filter fits into the picture in terms easy maintenance

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Solid information

[@FirstLast-numba1]

i love the hydro 2 sponge filter

[@bitsnfishes]

Hey luke, is sponge filters enough? It seems it keeps poop or anything it sucks in the tank, which develops amonia in the tank.

[@cjdigman1683]

up up up

[@HAL-dm1eh]

I've been keeping fish for over 40 years and used internal, sponge, HOB and canister. The only time I've ever had a danger of the water draining onto the floor is because of a switched off air pump and the water did indeed siphon over the rim of the tank and onto the floor. It just happened I was the one who switched it off while doing something and caught it happening. I also don't want to have to reach down into the water every time I want to clean the sponge and I especially don't want to empty part of what it attracted by moving it. Sponge filters are way overrated for the hobbyist fish keeper, multi-tank fish stores and breeders I can understand. If I were dead set on keep an internal air driven filter, I'd just go back to what I started out with, one of those clear boxes that holds all the media of your choice, and doesn't make as much of an in tank mess when moving it.

[@shoelacy7101]

I have a 40 gallon with 3 black moor. I have a 20 gallon sponge filter and a 40 gallon hang on the back filter and I feel like I'm doing a lot of water changes. Any recommendations?

[@juarezzz3475]

What are your thoughts on dual air sponge filters ?

[@YahyaMesekran]

I have a 70 liter aquarium, I have 3 proportions, will 2 sponge filters be enough (water change once a week)

[@lukeholloway7836]

Hi Luke do you use air stones in you're sponge filter ?

[@BB-ni4if]

How loud are sponge filters? Like the bubbling at the top? I have a handback filter, the aquaclear one, and even though it has a “setting” to lower the flow, its still a bit loud when the water fallsss

[@taylorhughes1106]

How many sponge filters should I have in a 90 gallon tank? I have 5 goldfish in my tank. I have a canister filter and it is so hard to take apart and put back in. It’s miserable.

[@leesutton1845]

How often do you clean your sponge filters

[@hotrides1]

Please do a video change water on a goldfish tank

[@lukesgoldies]

I have one! Just scroll back a bit

[@hotrides1]

Thank you

[@hotrides1]

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[@lukesgoldies]

@@hotrides1 I will be doing them for channel members that stay members for multiple months

[@DaddyFoxTrot]

Hello I am wondering what type of goldfish you have

[@lukesgoldies]

Ranchus, linked in description!

[@AlecBig]

I love sponge filters I have 2 bigger ones in both of my 75 gallons

[@davevarte7570]

sir what type of filter will be best for my 3ft goldfish tank..?

[@veoquenoesunproblema]

what about the bubbles breaking on the surface? I tried to use one and it got wet all my carpet, glass, light, absolute everything. It was a disaster, besides the air pump that you need to about hearing it because my wide is sensible to those sounds and I hate that sound.

[@369_trell7]

Where can I get one of these fishyyys I live in sc an I can find any

[@timlopresti3215]

The internet - gold fish island is a good site

[@lukesgoldies]

Check out my website Lukesgoldies.com there I have linked goldfish island and you can use my discount code: LUKE

[@4b4y99]

What kind of sand is it luke?

[@gsent56]

Easy to clean, cheap, effective. Say no more

[@Robert-zq6wn]

The sponge filter and the hang on the back filter is just trash. In my bare bottom aquaponic Aquarium I use a top filter. I clean out the mechanical filtration every other day which means I don't have any nitrates,no water change ,no fish poop, no fish food in the tank. Everyone that has problems with nitrates uses substrate where the fish poop decays. If you want to use substrate go to Father Fish and he'll show you how to set up a tank.

[@nazzalwinchester8728]

Says only need a sponge filter...but has like a hang on filter and a sponge filter and a entire fish tank under with a crazy filtration setup for just two Goldfish😂

[@carly5635]

Do you recommend sand or gravel?

[@turiipipip1920]

What brand is your filter?

[@prateick20111]

For 21L x 7.5W x 16H inches tank set up, which filter type to use???

[@daevenjanluzon2404]

How big is your aquarium ?

[@ayushjha6774]

He has 2 55s and one 40 breeder in his indoor setup

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Yeah. I hate cleaning hang on filters. Cleaning is so nasty and you might have to replace the cartridge after a few months

[@AQUARIUMFREAK123]

How about a BOX FILTER .. Thats the best filter system because you can put anything in it.. and take it out when needed without accidentaly squeezing all of the shit back into the tank... BOX FILTERS.

[@assassin3003]

And it's way more cost effective in the long run

[@SouthbayBBQ]

Hell yeah BO!

[@bellasmith6759]

I can’t find any large sponge filters 😭

[@AbbiZika]

Amazon for 5 dollars! ❤️

[@grils7691]

@@AbbiZika can you send a link?

[@tomkok2936]

Hi Luke! So u think that i could filtrate water in my aquarium (250 liters) with just sponge filters? Thank you for your answer

[@mahavirsingh3644]

Hi ❤❤❤

[@Itsyourfriendbella]

Luka why l have a gold fish they flip over like loppy my father say there doing yoga XD but l think they are full ;-; or playing ded

[@chrispbacon8980]

Aaaand just bought a sponge filter..

[@EireFirst25]

How's it going, aren't all air pumps droney noisy mudda humpas? Cheers 🍻🙈😂

[@misherupacaco]

Me using trickel filter ☺️

[@boah3033]

my fish always get sucked up by my submersible filter

[@trep9452]

Hey man

[@lukesgoldies]

Hi!

[@trep9452]

@@lukesgoldies love u bro i’m also following you on Tiktok