Best sponge filter and way to power it for a 75 gallon tank?

Just got a 75 gallon tank. Going to be running a fluval 307 and some sponge filters in this tank and just had a few questions about the sponges.
1. Should i use a powerhead or airpump to run these in a tank this size?
2. which sponge filter will work best in a tank this size? Probably going to run 2 of them.

 

I been using corner filters on my two 75 G tanks powered by a air pump along with Fluval FX4 canisters.

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I use size large sponges and stack them. They are coarse, so they don't clog up as fast as the fine sponges. I have them on 3 of my tanks. There are videos on them if you want to check them out.

 

If you are considering sponge filters, you may want to look into mattenfilters.
Together with the Fluval 307 it will be very effective. The 307 may be a bit underperforming for the 75gl.

 

I use size large sponges and stack them. They are coarse, so they don't clog up as fast as the fine sponges. I have them on 3 of my tanks. There are videos on them if you want to check them out.

I've got a few of those. Wasn't sure if there was a better one but will probably go with these. I normally use an airpump for these but Wasn't sure if a power head would be better.

If you are considering sponge filters, you may want to look into mattenfilters.
Together with the Fluval 307 it will be very effective. The 307 may be a bit underperforming for the 75gl.

What would you recommend for a 75gl? Ive got a 207 with a 40g aqcoop sponge filter on my 40 breeder working out fine but I'm also on a budget so the 407 was just a little over priced for me

 

I have no 75s but I run a handful of 55s mostly on sponge and box filters.

There are some very large sponge filters sold, jumbo filters . XY-2838 Jumbo HI-FLOW Biological Aquarium Sponge Filter 12 Pack Up to 850 litres per filter . But in all honesty you can stack two or three standard size sponges just as well. My preference is multiple filters in any size of tank including 5 gallon tanks.

The only advantage of using a power head pump to drive a sponge is noise. If you can’t handle the bubbles 24/7 then use an electric pump. Which of course raises the other advantage in that you can run dozens of tank on one power outlet ( socket) by driving with air.

My suggestion is to stack 3 or 2 standard sponges. And there is no reason why you can’t have a pair at each end.

It is true that a very small air pump may not have the power to push air to the depth of a deep tank like a 75 ?

 

I have no 75s but I run a handful of 55s mostly on sponge and box filters.

There are some very large sponge filters sold, jumbo filters . XY-2838 Jumbo HI-FLOW Biological Aquarium Sponge Filter 12 Pack Up to 850 litres per filter . But in all honesty you can stack two or three standard size sponges just as well. My preference is multiple filters in any size of tank including 5 gallon tanks.

The only advantage of using a power head pump to drive a sponge is noise. If you can’t handle the bubbles 24/7 then use an electric pump. Which of course raises the other advantage in that you can run dozens of tank on one power outlet ( socket) by driving with air.

My suggestion is to stack 3 or 2 standard sponges. And there is no reason why you can’t have a pair at each end.

It is true that a very small air pump may not have the power to push air to the depth of a deep tank like a 75 ?

This sounds like a great idea. What airpump would you recommend if i wanted to run two stacks on one pump? I'll still be using the canister as well.

 

I run 2 double stacks plus a single off of an AQQA Adjustable air pump I bought off Amazon for $39.99. It had high ratings and said it was quiet, I've been pleased with it.

 

I've got a few of those. Wasn't sure if there was a better one but will probably go with these. I normally use an airpump for these but Wasn't sure if a power head would be better.

What would you recommend for a 75gl? Ive got a 207 with a 40g aqcoop sponge filter on my 40 breeder working out fine but I'm also on a budget so the 407 was just a little over priced for me

If you are on a budget, the stacked sponge filter is most likely the best option, I have a stack in my 55gl together with the canister. Airpump is an Eheim Air200, I am very pleased how powerful and quiet that pump is.

 

A pump has to work no harder with two or three stacked sponge filters.
As sponge filters generally sit on the substrate it is the water pressure from the depth of water that is the only issue with deeper tanks.

I can’t say what pump is best in your country. I my town it’s often the cheapest that make more noise than the more expensive.
Eheim put their name on good stuff generally but I have no experience with that one.
I would say as it’s a critical part of the life support system you should have a spare for that day long in the future that the pump fails.

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Not a cheap pump . Probably it will have more than two outlets?