Would I put the air stone into the sponge filter?

Hi all!
I was wondering if this sponge filter and this air pump kit have everything I need for a sponge filter? Also, would I put the air stone into the sponge filter? Thanks!

 

Yep! that has everything you need. And no, dont try to put an air stone into the sponge filter. That air pump has 2 outputs though so you could hook one up to the sponge filter and the other to an airstone.

 

Yep! that has everything you need. And no, dont try to put an air stone into the sponge filter. That air pump has 2 outputs though so you could hook one up to the sponge filter and the other to an airstone.

I was thinking of doing that.... Maybe I could tuck it in inside a carpeting plants' carpet...
My scape is gonna be spider wood with a grey stone (seiryu stone or grey petrified wood) coming out of the back corner and hiding the sponge filter. I am going to have crypts, java fern, pearlweed, anubias, and some other plants.

 

You could put the air stone inside of the sponge filter strainer or outside. If you are going to put the air stone inside of the sponge filter the air stone with the air pump might be a tight squeeze or maybe it will fit. You can get a small 1 inch one If you are going to put the air stone inside of the sponge filter. But, overall you're pretty set.

 

I'm gonna set up the sponge filter for my tank. Do you know any well-known and high-quality brand?

 

I'm gonna set up the sponge filter for my tank. Do you know any well-known and high-quality brand?

Aquaneat Aquarium Sponge Filters are good and so are the Hikari Bacto-Surge foam filters

 

Looks like it. I like these sponges though - Amazon.com : AQUANEAT Double Bio Sponge Filter, for Fry, Betta, Shrimp, Nano Aquarium Fish Tank with Airline Tubing, Air Pump Valves, Suction Cups(Large up to 55 Gal) : Pet Supplies The good thing is you get two sponges with it, so for me, I alternate cleaning the sponge every month. Also if I want to setup another tank, I just use one of them Great for us with heavy MTS. You can also buy them in 4 packs for a reduced spend!