wilfie

it seems there is a variety of opinions re
hob filters and sponge filters

why could'nt you put FINE holed sponge in the
hob filter
that way you would get good gph
and do away with the charcoal system
which I understnd
the charcoal is only good for about a week anyway
and the sponge would work as well as a normal sponge filter does ?? :

Gunnie

You could definately do that. The aquaclears actually have a sponge in their filters.

As far as the carbon, it is not used for biological filtration, but for absorbing bad smells and medications. I very rarely use carbon in my filters.

wilfie

Gunnie
Thanx for you prompt reply to my question

how do you clean the sponge in the AQUACLEAR
wilf

Gunnie

Just sqeeze it out in old tank water until it doesn't feel slimy anymore and the dirty water is a lighter brown.

wilfie

Thanx Gunnie
It's nice to have people in the know

to get the right answers