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  1. HOB or Sponge filter? - General Chat - Aquarium Co-Op Forum

    Aug 4, 2025 · Plus, you can add more than sponge to the hob if you wanted, or pack it full of sponge. Can add filter floss or crushed coral/aragonite. Last point is noise, hobs are much quieter than …

  2. Filter Sponge Cleaning Tips- for HOB & Sponge Filters

    Jan 18, 2025 · There are 2 ways to remove sponge filters and 2 ways to clean. I will share both. Extraction of filters first. 1) Disconnect air collar (if you're not using the Co-op sponge filter, remove …

  3. Sponge Filter: Nano versus Small - General Chat - Aquarium Co-Op …

    May 23, 2025 · Hi, I am new to the forum and have a question about the Easy Flow sponge filters sold by Aquarium Co-op. I would like to know if there is a significant difference between the nano and the …

  4. Supercharging the ACO Sponge Filter - General Chat - Aquarium Co …

    Nov 28, 2024 · I saw someone post a video on the ACO facebook group of a sponge filter with a fluidized bed filter on top. The water gets sucked in from the sponge, but instead of the air just …

  5. Sponge filter flow rate? - General Chat - Aquarium Co-Op Forum

    Apr 4, 2025 · Has there been tests on the various sizes of sponges to determine how much water they cycle? I understand different air pressures make a difference but maybe a general normal range? …

  6. how do you use carbon with sponge filters? - General Chat - Aquarium …

    Jul 13, 2025 · I have an in-tank/submersed power filter and a sponge filter and am thinking of moving to just sponges because the internal filter is kind of a pain to remove to service. But I like to run carbon …

  7. Sponge filter - General Chat - Aquarium Co-Op Forum

    Jul 2, 2025 · I just moved from an HOB to an aquarium co op sponge filter. To clean it, do I just squeeze it out in decimated water once a month?

  8. options for a quiet air pump for a 20 gall long & sponge filter

    Jan 4, 2025 · Hey all, looking for an affordable quiet air filter. I am assembling a 20gallon long, and have most of my kit in the checkout from Cory's site. I am wanting to poll the forum for recommendations …

  9. Air Stone Placement for a Sponge Filter

    Aug 12, 2023 · Looking for some thoughts and feedback. I don't like the way the course sponges of aquarium coop sponge filters leak air. So I tried this. It's easy to disconnect the filter from the airline …

  10. Sponge filter - General Chat - Aquarium Co-Op Forum

    May 26, 2025 · Setting up a new 30 gallon tank. I have a fluval ac50 hob filter and was going to add an air pump and stone. Would I be better off adding a small corner sponge filter to help with filtration …