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I like the podcast style of video more and more.
I completely agree
Man i remember 6 yrs ago the vids from then and now big difference like thse guys!!!
After 60 years of fish keeping I still like to be reminded of the basics every now and again. So I like this new format. Easy to listen to, packed with relevant info. Keep it up.
I use sponge filters and paint my back glass black! No issues with prettiness
I use sponge filters for my small tanks and hang on the back filters on my bigger tanks but plant filtration is my favorite. đ
I agree.
I like how MD fish tanks says PLUNTS in his British accent.
I love plunts too.
@@nacho7614 oh he does? đ
@@kareemb-expa haha he does. I know heâs saying plants but in his accent comes off as plunts to my ears at least đ€Ł
@@nacho7614 I've been watching a ton of his videos lately and they're really interesting!, I'm gonna keep my ears sharp for the word Plunts in the next one XD
I love this format the old videos are highly educational and this just feels like "the next step" diving deeper into conversation It would be dope to have other people on to get different perspectives of the hobby
Great vid. I liked the way y'all did the video as more of a table talk discussion. Full of good info. Thanks for sharing
New to your channel, and the hobby (Tank set up August 2022 105ltr). Just a simple Tetra Starter Line with internal filter (Which has done good so far). I've recently bought a Hygger Twin Sponge filter for two reasons really. 1) Only need an air pump to run. 2) Large area for bacteria to flourish. The telescopic spout gives a versatile way to adjust the flow and offers great oxygen transfer.
Like the Pod Cast style vids, and your advice is clear and simple for us new to this addictive hobby. Thank you kindly.
After watching your site I started using sponge filters in all my tanks except 750 gal. Also love and am changing over to tidal hang on even and adding to a couple of tanks with canister filters. I enjoy your tips, keep it up.
I like these newer podcast style videos but I gotta say I do miss the â10 thingsâ videos and âtanks of our livesâ..so funny, I hope yâall continue to do both kinds in the podcast and 10 things video..keep up the awesome content
Honestly John your the reason I got into this hobby well lifestyle I started a little after COVID because there was nothing to do I never comment and I watched âalmostâ all kg vids hands down best idea
It was mentioned an expense with sponge filters is the air pump. However, it was never mentioned that the sponge filters also acts as an aerator, which could take the place of a bubbler.
The air pump powers the sponge filter..no air pump, no sponge filter just sponge, so if you donât have the air pump whereâs the aeration coming from ?
Yes air pump, but fewer airlines if you swap your air stone with a sponge filter.
Or keep the airstone on the opposite side of the tank to help with circulation ;) airlines hide under substrate very easily :)
@@scaryterry3513 you miss read the comment.
Basically a sponge filter is 2 in 1 or a buy one get one free, filter and aeration at the same time. If I'm setting up a tank I swap a air stone with a sponge filter a few weeks before in one of my established tanks to get a cycled filter
Sponge filters or elephant foot can be upgraded by the use of an Czech air lifter. More effeciency and way more quiet.
My favourites are a sump because it works well, it's modular and can do many things.
DIY Sponge filter with bio media made out of a large Mason jar, I couldn't find one that did what I wanted like carbon, filter floss and different layers of foam so I made one.
Like the new forum for videos Ty both Love my sponge filters have a few hang on backs mostly hold plants in.I have 3-4 canisters laying around in a box Iâve acquired with tanks & at auction but the seem very complicated & expensive. I use a clear container and tilt filter into it& lift out and clean in same water.Have A Blessed Day âïž
As a bloke from the UK, I love sponge filters, even in my larger tanks 75 US Gallon and up! But I had to go out today and get my first Canister Filter for my main display tank, went for the 307 fluval! đ And I'm glad I didn't get the 407 as the flow is more than enough from the 307! And it seems the best value for money out of all the fluval 7 series filters đ
Love these podcast style videos from you both, cracking job! đ
Good video. I love sponge filters, they are hands down the cheapest way to go and work really well. I am however making my first sump. Probably my second favorite form of filtration.
This channel has given me so much knowledge in the past 3 days since I found it! Thanks John and Lisa!
On my 180 gallon, I still use 2 HOB filters but I did break down and buy a canister filter mainly for the extra flow. I feel like hang onâs werenât getting enough water movement on their own but I wanted at least two hang ons for the surface agitation and oxygen exchange
Agreed. I have the same combo for my 150, and two 120's and that works great.
This video just help me decision on my next tank on what to use. Thanks đ
I like the waterfall noise from a HOB.
I like the waterfall noise because it helps my kids sleep
I like the waterfall much better than the hummmmmmmmm of an air pump. It also reminds me to add some water!
Me too. But HOB filters are problematic with low water levels as in with Mystery Snails
Okay đđŸ Glad I'm not the only one who doesnt mind aquarium noises. My bedroom aquarium was inaudible initially unless you put your head up to the tank to listen. It used to run only on the sicce silent internal, which I swear is silent as it gets. It wasn't until I had to run a sponge to keep one seeded, that I suddenly had noise. And I honestly, didn't mind actually liked it. I even like the glup glup noise the sponge made until I added an air stone.
I love hearing my sponge đ§œ filters it lets me know things are running smoothly for my bettas †đ
Thank you, learned a lot, this helps me plan future tanks.
The only thing I don't like about my hang on the backs (seachem and Aqua clear) is that I live in a hard water area and they get crust on them so I have to clean off the scale each water change.
Same! I have rock hard water and aquaclear filter as well. Do you have any idea where that yucky brownish green muck came from? Algae? Diatoms? Or bacteria? They are always stuck in the tube and the output area
@@Xsksnssjccxghb I get that on the airline tubing for my sponge filters, and I have no idea what it is. I have that brownish green stuff, and then there's also some bright pinkish orange slime too.
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The brownish greenish gunk sounds like bacteria, which are good. Leave them in your sponge.
Hard water problems show as a whitish to reddish crust that comes off with great difficulty. It is basically calcium with or without rust.
Vinegar cuts calcium deposits.
@@kinglyzard Thank you! Although my waters pretty hard, the drift wood scape and the peat moss in my filter seem to soften and lower the acidity level a little since my fish (betta and tetras) prefer these on the lower side. I did a thorough cleaning of my HOB yesterday with tank water because the pipe seemed a bit clogged :) the gunk smells surprisingly organic
I'm loving this kind of format. Great idea đ the only thing you forgot to mention was the cost of the replacement cartridges for the HOB filters and how to switch out those with reusable sponges and filter media to save money. Those replacement cartridges are the largest cost to the system, and add up quickly plus removing the replacement cartridges and throwing them away and putting in new ones, you're throwing away all that great beneficial bacteria.. Keep up the great videos, love ya guys.
I use the Fluval 407 with the in line UV sterilizer on my 60 gallon aquarium. Completely clear water. I love it.
My 11 gallon Betta aquarium uses the sponge filter.
P.S. I'm a woman that loves bigger and more power. Petite is cute, but not my style. I'm such a tom boy, lol.
In all of my tanks that are over 100 gallons, Iâm running pond boss filter kits. These are amazing for keeping tanks clean and cost WAY less than canister filters. The beauty is, you only need 1 filter per tank and not a number of canister filters to get the job done. You can hide it behind plants or hard scape if you donât want to see it. I also want to add the cost of hydro running the filters. You can run a number of sponge filters off one air pump. Having to run a number of canister filters for 1 tank is a guzzler for hydro that many may not be able to afford.
Lol I just finished cleaning my canister filters thanks John and Lisa!
I'm a guy and definitely think like Lisa lol. Gimme a little sponge that cleans up in 2 sec with a water change over a canister teardown sheesh
If you put a intake sponge on a canister filter it reduces cleaning it as often, I clean mine every 6-8 weeks with no problems instead of every 2 weeks.
yeah over the years I have never gone from hang on back and sponge filters. If it ain't broke don't fix it. if I can have a hang on back on one side of a 55 and a sponge filter on the other side and get plenty of filtration and water movement with air being added for gas exchange then why overly complicate it. Also with the hang on the back, I don't take the cartages out like the box says. I rinse the cartages in tank water in a bucket while I am cleaning the sponge filter. I want to keep that bacteria in the tank and I don't need to replenish the carbon.
@shane kearsley I use the MarineLand filter for a 55 gallon with the Rite-Size C cartages. In approaching 3 years I have changed the cartridges 3 times because they started falling apart and instead just dunk and swish them in a bucket of tank water I took out to clean them off but keep the bio in there. The filter also has a prefilter I got from Aquarium Co-op. I can't remember if KG sells them too.
I'm old school; What happened to under gravel filters? I'd run a 75 gallon tank with two 5 gal. u.g. filters in each corner running with bubbles and a hang on the back filter.
Great info on filtration and definitely loving this new format. đ
I'm all about canister filters just added a Fluval 407 to my collection to replace my old JBL 1501e. I've recently become a convert to Fluval after being tempted be more exotic continental brands the past 15 years. The flow rate is really impressive I decided to try them after watching one of your old videos.
I am a big proponent of using under gravel filters plumbed to HOB filters! I will use a substraight that is beneficial towards the water parameters needed for the occupants & then gravel vacuum with every water change.
Good job John & Lisa. Hope you do more of these type of vids.Have a blessed day.
LOVE this format!
Wow what a beautiful room set up my first time seeing it finished
I put the sponge filter on the H O B as a pre filter and replaced the filter in the H O B with sponge also, works great! and I like the podcast style.
same here crystal clear water
Pre filters are a must! They add so much surface area for bacteria! I use a HOB turned on low with a prefilter sponge and a second air powered sponge filter that has a media canister also on low, this is the setup for almost every tank
I enjoyed the format, speedy but relaxed, twas good. I am a first tank newb 6months into hobby 40gal with 35 young fish and i love my canister filter...bloke from Australia! Oggabooga!
Love these because there is more information on a certain topic!!
I have a cannister for a long low pondscape, and an aio nano tank. But both have sponge filters, too. I like the extra aeration and everything stays clean a lot longer
I love these podcasts they help me learn more and more even your videos helped me a lot
I love this channel â€ïž
Lisa you are so RIGHT!
Loving the new format. Thanks John and Lisa.
Great content guy's. I have a Aqua clear 70 on a 40g tank because of the extra circulation. I'm handicapped and the loss of prime in my HOB is bothersome. However the chance for a leak with the HOB scares the hell outta me. Serv~Pro would be able to respond faster than I would in the event of an obstruction causing a flood. I love your video on the HOB filters. I'm gonna try switching gradually to sponge filters. I'll leave the HOB running until the sponge filter becomes "Bacteriaized". You guy's help many people enjoy the hobby. I even enjoy watching your vid's.
Lisa, how dare you call us impuls..... *looks at previous purchases*......đ€. Wonderful video and discussion!!!
Love the Seachem Tidal HOB filter!
I love all 3! But Iâd love to try a Sump once I get into the big big boy tanks.
But yeah HOB, sponge filters, Canisters I use all 3 for my MTS problem. Haha.
Great video John and Lisa!
Love your videos, very informative and entertaining. Iâve been trying to make up my mind on a good canister filter for my new 90 gallon, what will be a planted discus tank. About six discus and smaller compatible fish. Now, after stumbling on your CZcams channel, Iâm wondering if I could use two Tidal 110,s and get the same clean water results. The thought of cleaning a canister is a bit overwhelming for this older lady. Iâve been researching for well over a month, and still have an empty 90 gallon tank. I also want to thank you for your vid on discus, it cleared my mind of a couple misconceptions.
I'm learning so much from this thank you.
Also I find with having a bigger filter.. I'm not having to service it as much. I have a 300Lt with 4 Oscars an I run a sunsun HW 5000 with a intake sponge then inside 1 tray sponges an a polisher the rest 5kg of Matrix an it's really stable. Tbh Ive gone up to 3 months before I take the lid off.
I work fulltime... So for me, it gives me more time to sit an relax on my days off rather then chasing maintenance đ
love you 2! I love my sponge filters...they also don't leak on your floor.
I have them all there all good filters and all have the pros and cons. John will love this just built 20 gallon long sump for my 75 gallon MBUNA tank and yes wouldnât fit in stand I made it fit and up and running. And I agree sponge and HOB are best for beginners
i love the canisters and hob filters, if you have both in your aquarium (if you need it), the stability will be insane
I do the same with our 55 gal but with Sponge and HOB. I'm a belt and suspenders man. đ
I run my 75 w/ FluvalFX4 & Marineland 400 also sponge filter
@@MacHamish
I use an AquaClear HOB and an airstream in my 55g brackish
I just set up my first 75 gallon aquarium and I put a aqua clear 110 and a marineland 360 and so far it seems to be doing good
Love the format. You guys are awesome thank you keep doing what you do.
This is valuable . I was into fish keeping ten years ago . I knew nothing and learned by trial and error. Even so I managed to have a lot of fun and a fair amount of success with three small tanks. Now I am considering returning to the hobby . Gaining knowledge like never before and forming my plan with that knowledge to make my vision a reality when I am ready.
i have 6 aquariums with 3 different filtration systems, i have 3 aquariums with a sump system (and yes lisa im a girl but they aint bigger than 240G tho) 1 of them is hang on the back and the other 2 are Fluval internal filters (U1 and U2).
I own a sponge filter with a small filter media container attached to it, itâs pretty small (5-7cm diameter x 20cm). Super neat design and that tanks water is much clearer than the aqua clear HOB which is 3x more expensive.
You guys should do one of these episodes as Steve and Karen. đđ€đ
I like this format a lot. Do more of these. :-). Could you do one that about brands of heaters that tend to work more consistently than others for nano tanks? I have my bettas in 10 gallons, but when I need to move them to a hospital tank of 1 gallon or so, I struggle to find a reliable heater that allows for setting the temperature, and can be placed horizontally in the tank, that us able to provide consistent temperature and doesnât break down after 2-3 uses. Any suggestions would be helpful. Some of the ones Iâve seen that have great reviews, although they can be placed horizontally, they have slits/openings on the face of them, and I worry about purchasing them for fear that my bettas might rip their tail on the slits/openings. Thank you!
After staring at sponges the other day trying to figure out how they work (I'm in Japan currently so trying to read anything didn't help haha) now I understand them. My tank came with an internal filter but the output scares my little neons. I plugged it with filter material for a temp fix, but I think I'm gonna stick a sponge filter in there. That way I don't have to make/buy a new lid for a HOB to fit. It has a nice glass lid with small corner cutouts for cords and feeding. This hobby is kinda overwhelming but it's fun.
I have learned more about fish keeping in the last 5 days, than I have in 10 years of researching it thanks to your videos. CZcams is wonderfull
Love this format
After getting a Tidal 35, Iâm planning to replace 2 older HOBs with Tidals as well. I have an FX6 on my large tank. (Lisa, us girls can work with canisters too. đ) I hate cleaning it but at least I donât have to do it frequently. Thereâs a use scenario for each kind of filter.
Chuck a intake sponge on your canister and you will have even less maintenance on it.
You could continue to use the FX6, just get rid of the inside media and use it as a mechanical filter.
@@tsuzot8192 why?
Love this video, no matter how many videos you see on this topic itâs always interesting.
I use pre-filter sponges for canister filters on 10 aquariums, one HOB on the hospital/quarantine and one internal powerhead filter on a nano tank ... all works for me :)
Except for a sump, I use everey kind of filter in our aquariums: sponge filter, internal power filter, hang on back filter, under gravel filter, canister filter and Hamburger mat filter.
Basically I like them all and in some cases even combine them. I have a hang on back connected to an under gravel and a sponge filter so I don't have to run an air pump for those.
I love canister filter also for small aquariums like a 10 gal. It does not take up space in the already small tank and it looks very clean, especially if the aquarium is free in a room and not backed up against a wall.
I have very little space, so I can only have two small tanks. The 14 gallon Aqueon cube was an impulse buy literally the day before yesterday, and I've ordered a coarse sponge filter and nano air pump from Aquarium Co-op. I also have a 5 gallon Aqueon mini bow, and I just replaced its included filter with a sponge filter before adding a betta because the current was just too strong. The new betta is still adjusting to life outside a cup, but he's having no trouble swimming around. I think the original filter would have been a problem for him.
Love this format!!!!
Just got my new 20 gallon. Got my dream center piece fish. Flame Dwarf Gourami. Added some big belly Mollies and long fin Danios. I'm a happy happy fish keeper đ
This format is my favourite
On my 55s and up I use the combo technique of Canister, HoB, & Sponge... Anything smaller than 55 I go with Sponges
I bought two nano sponge filters from you with the tiny pumps. They work great in my 10 gallon tanks. I have a Betta in each tank.
Guys, I don't even have a fish tank but I've been watching an embarrassing amount of your videos since the CZcams algorithm decided I needed to learn about fish keeping a couple weeks ago. Great job on your channel!
Thanks this helped a lot
Enjoying the style nice and relaxed and inviting keep up the good work
Hello everyone...This is a great format to do your videos. Although, I look forward to your videos regardless of the format you and Lisa use. As always, they are very educational. I have been in this hobby for 50 years since I was a child. I'm still learning new things through watching your videos which make all my aquariums (4 total) even better and healthier. A million thanks for what you and Lisa do.
I love my blue mystery snail turbo we just got him a few days ago and he's so fast so thats why we named him turbo, turbo loves his 9 neon tetra friends in there 29 gallon aquarium and i'm sure he'll love his 6 more neons and betta were going to get! , fun fact mystery snails and all other snails are nocturnal and have a sleep schedule of 2-3 days! and are active for about 30 hours at a time! great vid like always john and lisa! im a big fan and without ya'lls help I wouldn't be able to set up this amazing 29 gallon. Thanks and keep up the good work!
I love the yellow labs âșïž They are so nice to look at in the background. I love them yellow labs.
This idea is much better, you explain and we listen
These are great videos. Please keep them up!! đđ»đđ»đđ»
I'm a sump guy, once I used a sump for the first time I was hooked and never went back. I have been in this hobby for decades and have tried it all at some point, my fish tanks all have sumps. Now with that said I am by no means a canister hater, on the contrary. For my turtle tank I use two FX6"s, I love those filters. As far as I'm concerned the FX6"s are the best canister filter on the market hands down, they are a work horse. Yeah so for me, canisters for the turtles and sumps for the fish.
P.S. There is a cavoite though, the FX6's Come with a hefty price tag (you get what you pay for). But then again some of my custom sumps cost a lot more than a FX6. The thing I like the most about sumps is how clean you can make a setup look, nothin hanging in the tank, on the tank or out of the tank. For that reason, I sure loves me a sump lol. The best filter system is going to be the one that works for you. Cheers!
I have been in the hobby for over 20 years (started in 1996) and I have used everything with the exception of a sump. I have never had an aquarium over 100 gallons so I think that is why. Like the common sense approach you guys have in regards to the hobby and advice you share with the community.
Respectfully,
Carlos A. Gonzalez.
when reef keeping a sump is a must
When I started keeping fish I remember a hang on the back syphon system had to use 2 or 3 tubes to get enough water. I like the powered ones now so much easier
I saw the Black knife fish and I was like "omg I have 2 of them!" I love my knife bois
Love the format
And the info
And the tanks
Hi jhon and Lisa I love your videos if you guys reply it would make my day thank you for such amazing videos
Love this style of video. But also like the behind the scenes ones as well. I have an fx4 on my 44 gallon lol
I got a turtle for my birthday! That was it. Now I'm scrambling to get him a good home.
I have a 40 gallon aquarium that someone gave me. Thank God! I've never had any type of aquarium. My turtle is 5-1/2 inches already. I eventually want a 75 gal. Anyway, since turtles are so messy, what kind of filter should I get?
I want a decently priced one. Probably a canister since it's for a turtle. Maybe around $150 or less.
Any advice you can give me will be so appreciated.
I have seem a lot of your videos trying to figure this out. I've really enjoyed them.
Thank you sincerely.
Linda Harper
I'm liking the podcast style. I guess I'm weird though cause I'm a gal that loves big tanks and monster fish :) I'm not a fan of Dovii or oscars but their are some amazing barb species like Phoenix barbs that need that monster tank, sump and such.
me too
Iâm really fond of my HMF with a Czech air lift. Itâs so quiet that i can have it in my bedroom. The size is 10 cm thick and then 40 by 40 cm and with the current number of fish it should take at least two years before it should need a cleaning.
A way to get a more quiet HOB filter is to glue a piece of plastic on the dropzone that goes to the surface in the aquarium. No spashing after that.
I love hang on backs and sponge filters
I'd like to hear your opinion on undergravel filters... I used one years ago with dual powerheads and a HOB filter in my 55gal tank and never had any issues.
I have only used sponge filters a couple of times on 10 gallon tanks. Since all my current aquariums are 35 up to 200 gallons , HOBs and canisters work for me. I find , depending on how heavily stocked my aquarium is, I can go longer between services with my canisters vs HOBs. My preferences; less than 20 gallons sponge filter, less than 100 HOBs, over 100 gallons canister or sumps.
I have a question, I have a 125 gallon 72 inch all male tank and all fish are within 3-4 inch range 22 fish in total. My current stocking is
Haps:
Bucco Noto
Nimbochromis Venustus
Pombo
Red blaze Lithobates
Taiwan Reef
OB Ahli
VC10
Malawi Eye Biter
Morri Dolphin
Peacocks:
Dragons blood
5 mixed OBs
Eureka Red
Sunshine
Red shoulder
Ethelwynnae
Midnight
Mbuna:
2 yellow labs
My filtration is Fluval FX4, Marineland Magniflow 360, and a large sponge filter on a Marineland 900 powerhead.. I do 50% water changes and gravel vacs every Sunday. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and hover around 20ppm Nitrate. I want to do this right and make sure no fish are too stressed or killed Do you see any issues with fish stocking or filtration? Am I understocked, over stocked or just for the size of some of the fish in the future?
Thanks!
I've been running underground filters with powerheads in my tanks for 30 years. So quiet and easy to maintain. Even my turtle tank. In my bedroom. I have a fish tank is in my office and the only noise is from the bubble stone.
Love your videos and I am still learning.
Fish are not bothered by noise. They are sensitive to a certain wave length of vibration like a motor boat in the ocean usually scares most aquatic life aware except the largest of which are learning to stear clear & avoid injury & death.
Sumps were what I started with as a beginner...
Want activated carbon? Toss it in. Want calcium, toss it in. Don't want an additive? Take it out. Want all of your water passing your heating element? Keep it in your sump. Want to have a separate refugium? Have one. Want to run it on an opposed light cycle? Go for it. Don't want lines in your aquarium where you're having water loss to evaporation? That all happens in the sump, not the main aquarium. Want to run UVC sterilization? Run it on your return line from the sump. Want to have an automatic water topoff? Run that in your sump's return compartment. Don't want to see your filter in your tank? Yeah the sump is outside the tank and all you really need is a single outlet from the tank. Want to do a controlled water change? Easily set your sump up for it.
Sumps do most anything you want them to do, and are super easy to work with, just keep media bags and you can drop things in and pull things out simply.
Y'all do a great job with this style video đđ
Love sponge filters.
I love my canister filter Lisa đ I saved to get it I have wanted one for 25 plus years .
Like these videos a lot. Speaking of manly things: My first tank was a 20 tall. I had a whisper hob on it and I am positive it was doing itâs good. At the first sign of algae, however, my gut told me, âyou need more filtration!â I went out and bought a fluval 206 canister. Now, that filter works great but is way overboard. I got so tired of maintaining it that I almost left the hobby. I fell back in love with tidal hobs and sponge filters. Super easy and just as effective if you keep them up, which is easy and more enjoyable than the canister, in my opinion. â€ïž ps that canister lies around. Haha
I totally get Lisaâs comparison. Iâm a guy who likes to modify and tinker with things so I gravitated straight to the (more power uh uh uh!) FX6 đ€Ł
Just want to say I like this new âradio typeâ format the best ... camera back and forth ... yadda the dynamic of the two of you I comes out more positive . Just my perception ...
I recently purchased a hygger aquarium double sponge filter for my 29 gallon. It's great since it doesn't take up space on the bottom of the tank and I can add my own filter media into it.
I know this is 9 months old but how did the hygger double sponge filter work out for you?