RightTurnClyde
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'd like to hear thoughts on running a sponge filter as the primary filter on a 29 gallon tank. Is this a bad idea? I know they are underrated filters when it comes to bio filtration, but as I understand, they are just OK at mechanical filtration. Would I need to put in a fan to have some flow in the tank?
The only reason I ask is that I'm getting frustrated with the poor impeller design on my Aquaclear 50 HOB filter that I'm currently using on my 29 Gallon. I'm currently running it with a pre-filter sponge on the intake tube so the little fishes don't get sucked up. It's always had a rattle problem and now it's starting to lose flow. I have a replacement impeller on order, but if that doesn't fix the problem, I wanted to look for some other options.
The only reason I ask is that I'm getting frustrated with the poor impeller design on my Aquaclear 50 HOB filter that I'm currently using on my 29 Gallon. I'm currently running it with a pre-filter sponge on the intake tube so the little fishes don't get sucked up. It's always had a rattle problem and now it's starting to lose flow. I have a replacement impeller on order, but if that doesn't fix the problem, I wanted to look for some other options.