Sponge filter

[erikmoseley]

Hi all I have a sponge filter runnimg off air pump. that I have running for 6 months or so that I used for my initial tank cycle and never took out. Bubble seem to be slowing down coming from the airlift tube. Should I rinse the sponge off or should i just replace the air line tubing?

 

[Mogurako]

Rinse off the sponge in a bucket of tank water, it's just getting clogged.

 

[erikmoseley]

Rinse off the sponge in a bucket of tank water, it's just getting clogged.

Thanks. I haven't cleaned it in 6 months! Figured that must be it

 

[Mogurako]

Thanks. I haven't cleaned it in 6 months! Figured that must be it

Haha yea that would be the problem.

 

[GBHammbone]

possible your air stone is getting plugged up too, mine always seem to slow down on bubble production after a couple months, swap it out and good as new.