I am ADDING More Than 40 SPONGE FILTERS in My FISHROOM!

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2019
  • I received over 40 sponge filters and never-clog air stones from Aquarium Co-op. I am going to be installing these sponge filters in all of my aquariums.
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Komentáře • 94

  • @FishRoomFever
    @FishRoomFever Před 4 lety +1

    Great information. I just ordered 6 or these filters and am excited to see how they compare to the standard sponge filter. I've not heard of that pump previous so I'll be looking forward to finding out how it does for you.

  • @mikeblanco8043
    @mikeblanco8043 Před 4 lety +2

    Ive recently added 15 of these filters from aquarium co op in various tanks and I love them. No need to squeeze the sponge to get them to sink and they do what theyre supposed to.

  • @brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985

    Excellent video! I was going to ask you to do a review on those because i know you are a fan of both sponge filters and aquarium coop!

  • @paulhowell8661
    @paulhowell8661 Před 4 lety +7

    I ordered 4 of the sponge filters from the Co-op. I particularly like the new green color and I can add an air stone. Mine have been in since the green ones were available. Mine get an A+

  • @bipolaraquatics
    @bipolaraquatics Před 4 lety

    Great video love using sponges might have check out the new ones

  • @thefashionablefishkeeper
    @thefashionablefishkeeper Před 4 lety +1

    Love the stacking of the sponge filters!

  • @andysfishden6506
    @andysfishden6506 Před 4 lety +1

    I just ordered some sponge filters from the co-op today, since I am setting up a few more tanks after the holidays, looking forward to trying them with the coarse material. Be sure to keep us posted on that new central air pump, I'm going to need to upgrade mine and want to see comparison to the Jehmco

  • @Cichlids23
    @Cichlids23 Před 4 lety

    Very cool of Cory to do that...I was thinking of buying some of them this week so I Cant wait to see the updates on them Zenzo...Nice to have met you at the SAS when Jimmy was speaking..Happy Holidays..

  • @andrewspeedyatkinson
    @andrewspeedyatkinson Před 4 lety

    Grate video zenzo hopefully the filter will be available in the uk one day keep up the grate work merry Christmas 🎄 love from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @salvadorvelasquez6611
    @salvadorvelasquez6611 Před 4 lety

    Love the sponge filters, it's very easy for maintenance and I highly require these for a tank and pond as well boss😎😎👍👍

  • @timrussell89
    @timrussell89 Před 4 lety

    I'm just not sold on coarse sponge due to water clarity so thank you for addressing that issue. I felt that way about the sponge pads also but never got a definite answer on it. I hope you will do an update to see how they performed in the messier tanks. I have a sponge filter in all of my tanks and love them but none of them are as coarse as those.

  • @EastCoastPGS
    @EastCoastPGS Před 3 lety

    I did the same thing. I swapped out all my old sponge filters for the green ones. I love his filters and the green looks much better

  • @anthonybrown8158
    @anthonybrown8158 Před 4 lety

    Great video. I hope you enjoy the filters as much as I do. I recommend them too anyone. I have learned more about filters in past year then I ever did. I have switched over to sponges this year and only have 1 canister as polishing filter one hang on the back just for meds. With that be said. Hope you have merry Christmas and holidays

  • @RescueDogTreats
    @RescueDogTreats Před 4 lety +2

    The coarse sponge does polish, just takes some time. I love them!

    • @bobbysauer7826
      @bobbysauer7826 Před 2 lety

      personally the fine sponge relly does a better job, and i dont mind squeezing it out every water change,

  • @aquariumhacksbymarcus5653

    I have been thinking about going to strictly to sponge filters for while I'm going to set up a 40 gallon planted tank I'm running on nothing but a double Sponge Filter the great video!

  • @andyf3148
    @andyf3148 Před 4 lety

    Really going all in on those sponges. I would love to try them in my fish room but wouldn't for all the tanks without an experiment first, good luck!

  • @masterGAWK9
    @masterGAWK9 Před 4 lety

    Yes, those coarser sponges make a huge difference in maintenance and longevity. I have them in my tanks too.

  • @TazawaTanks
    @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +1

    Hey everyone, for more behind-the-scenes content and early CZcams sneak-peeks, be sure to follow me on Instagram! @Tazawa_Tanks
    If you want to try out your own Aquarium Co-op sponge filter, you can shop here: www.aquariumcoop.com

  • @salvadorvelasquez6611
    @salvadorvelasquez6611 Před 4 lety

    Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve heard good things about that Fuji MAC septic air pump. They run cooler than other pumps and don’t wear out the diaphragm nearly as fast. Almost bought one but ended up going with a Jehmco linear piston. Please do a follow up on the pump. Would be helpful as the hobby seems to dominated by Jehmco and Alita when it comes to central pumps. More options would be nice.

  • @RaulsAquaticsandReptiles

    Great video. 💪🏼

  • @tastyfishsauce4410
    @tastyfishsauce4410 Před 4 lety

    Nice video, I'm interested in the air pump you currently have vs the new Fuji Mac, cost/performance comparison. Can you also shed a light on what is the effect on running this using 1/2, 3/4 and 1" pvc pipes. Also what is your take on linear piston vs linear diaphragm technology, that would make for educational and informative video. Looking forward to your future videos which are getting better in quality (did Jimmy give you pointers? lol)

  • @fordrest
    @fordrest Před 4 lety

    Hey there having a malawi cube with about 350 liters (I am from Germany). What kind of inside filter would you recommend for this scize? Till now I use 2 filters called HMF Filter sitting in the corners with 45 ppi so they are very fine.. But I still have very small parts swimming around, so water doesn't get clear... Any tip?

  • @scottrobert2724
    @scottrobert2724 Před rokem

    whats your opinion? I was going to build a aio filter into a new 20 gallon long which I have one already like that but want to try only sponge which i always have put with HOB. So 20 gallon long tank with divider. put 2 small ones … one on left and right sides and Im good? It seems nano has better surface and looks better then the small. (I have 2 of your mediums now im using) Plus that divided tank may have 3 divides if the fish have fry. So divided into 2 but possible 3 how would you set up and which ones would you use? thanks 👊 is this enough for clear water n flow to keep temperature steady

  • @TheJarheadEntrepreneur

    Great video brother..I'm getting ready to order some sponge filters for my new 40 Gal Breeder tank for a baby bass and love these green coarse ones better..Keep Crushing It!!
    Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur

  • @caewalker9276
    @caewalker9276 Před 4 lety

    That Fuji Mac looks great, hope it works. Japan makes the best water pumps too.

  • @sillywilly722
    @sillywilly722 Před 4 lety +1

    Don't get me wrong most of the co-op's products are great but if that is all your gonna filter your tanks with the pores are to large will hold bigger waste but with that being said it don't hold enough beneficial bacteria I do love his intake sponges 😁

  • @brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985

    If you dont do a video on wednesday, merry christmas!!!

  • @four9ines
    @four9ines Před 4 lety

    I have a matten filter I’m using on a shrimp tank I’m setting up. I was debating on getting this co-op one. I’ll probably still pick some up at some point. Newer sub 👍 I’ve been enjoying the channel.

    • @kerrypitt9789
      @kerrypitt9789 Před 4 lety

      Cory has the same foam in sheets, you could probably Matten that stuff as well.

  • @staceykwilson2218
    @staceykwilson2218 Před 6 měsíci

    How would you us filter floss with a stacked filter

  • @gudrunhaf
    @gudrunhaf Před 4 lety +1

    Hello and happy holidays! Do you think longfin rosy barbs, rummy nose tetras and opaline gouramis can be kept together in a 50 gallon?

  • @willstruck2975
    @willstruck2975 Před 4 lety +4

    The aquarium co op sponge filters look really good hopefully I can try them soon

    • @anthonybrown8158
      @anthonybrown8158 Před 4 lety

      Wills Tanks . They great easy to set and clean. When I clean I take a ziplock large bag place around then pull out to clean. If you get one I recommend get the never clog airstone too.im run 3 of them now 1small and 2 large ones

  • @midnightkeeper-eg1ob
    @midnightkeeper-eg1ob Před 4 lety

    Ya I use air filters pumps in mine worth it heres a question for ya what u do when the power goes out for a while do u have back up enzo?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes. I have a generator (if you watch the DIY background videos you can see it in episodes 1 and 2). I also have my tanks upstairs on backup batteries.

    • @robertjohnston25
      @robertjohnston25 Před 4 lety

      Tazawa Tanks can you post a link or reference the backup batteries you use? I was going to buy some at Best Buy awhile ago but it didn’t seem like they would run very long after reading the box of them. Would appreciate it as I’ve been holding out on buying back ups for awhile but I know how important they are.
      Thanks, and great vid again! Love the channel.

    • @midnightkeeper-eg1ob
      @midnightkeeper-eg1ob Před 4 lety

      Humm I just get Duracell or raovac batteries

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      Robert Johnston APC UPS Battery Backup & Surge... www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWAZEIU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985

    Hey zenzo i was doing some research about plants, and i read that pothos are great for removing nitrates, i also red they are toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, what happens if a fish or a turtle eats them?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +1

      I’ve never had turtles, and my fish don’t eat them. They are toxic to mammals though.

  • @MilosStevanovic1
    @MilosStevanovic1 Před rokem

    I prefer to see my sponge getting dirty rather quickly because that tells me it is doing it’s job.

  • @bobbysauer7826
    @bobbysauer7826 Před 2 lety

    i would highly recommend a finer sponge, youll know they can house so much more bacteria and waste the 1st time u clean one, vs a course sponge that doesent offer much mechanical filtration benefits because of its anemic suction power

  • @badboy1092003
    @badboy1092003 Před 4 lety

    Do I need to still use my aquaclear 110 in my 75g if I use like 3 of these sponges?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      Probably not. It depends what type of fish you have and how many. Three sponges in a 75 gallon tank will filter a lot.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      You could always keep the 110 HOB and run an additional sponge filter.

    • @badboy1092003
      @badboy1092003 Před 4 lety

      I keep cichlids like blood red parrots, sevrum and jack dempsy. I already use two sponge filters with my hob. 1 regular and 1 from co op.

  • @jerrymartin4047
    @jerrymartin4047 Před 4 lety

    How many sponge filters should you put in a 125 and is it possible to just use sponge filters only on a tank that size? Great video as always. Merry Christmas

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      Yes, you can filter a 125 with just sponges. The amount depends on what you have in the tank and if you have plants, etc. If this were a planted tank, I’d probably run 2-3 sponges. In a heavily stocked cichlid tank, I’d run 4-6.

  • @nsta6408
    @nsta6408 Před 4 lety

    Great video👍🏻...Can I use only sponge filter in a goldfish tank...
    I am planning to shift my my 4 big fancy goldfish to a 70 gallon tank...
    Thank you😊

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, you can. Probably 3 sponge filters in a 70 with goldfish.

    • @nsta6408
      @nsta6408 Před 4 lety

      Tazawa Tanks...thank you for you prompt reply...I got my answer 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @bigslavzzz2457
    @bigslavzzz2457 Před 3 lety

    So. You use just sponge filters right?
    I have 110l tank and I dont want use my external because fish what I wanna keep need very low water movement and I thinking about sponge filter. What type can I use?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 3 lety

      I only use sponge filters in most of my aquariums.

    • @bigslavzzz2457
      @bigslavzzz2457 Před 3 lety

      @@TazawaTanks great. What size I can use for around 100l water? Its for planted tank with Norman's lamp eyes.

  • @drew4509
    @drew4509 Před 4 lety

    Do those filter come in corner version

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      I don’t believe so. They do have thin nano filters that can easily go in the corner though.

    • @drew4509
      @drew4509 Před 4 lety

      @@TazawaTanks I do have a question. I am doing some shopping today and got 2 (up to 60 gallon) sponge filters for my 125. I only have one tank and I was wondering would it just be good to run the power with just one. it has overflow and I've connected that to cascade cannister.

  • @anthonybreuker5206
    @anthonybreuker5206 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you only use sponge filters as your only filtration on your 60 gal Mbuna tank?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      Yes. I do on my 75 gallon mbuna tank and my 75 gallon dwarf mbuna tank.

    • @anthonybreuker5206
      @anthonybreuker5206 Před 4 lety

      Tazawa Tanks thanks for your reply! One last question. We have low PH where I live. What do you recommend to bring it up within the proper parameters for Mbuna

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      anthony breuker I would add crushed coral or aragonite to my substrate and use a Cichlid buffer.

    • @anthonybreuker5206
      @anthonybreuker5206 Před 4 lety

      Tazawa Tanks I was wondering if you could offer some advice. I’m putting together a 60 gal Mbuna tank. Currently I’m trying to decide what type of Mbuna I’m going to put into it. Here are some fish I like. Let me know what you think.
      Bumblebee
      Yellow tail acei
      Clown lab
      Halomaylandi chizumulu
      Kenyi
      Marmalade fuelliborni
      Blueberry OB Zebra
      Cherry red zebra
      Demasoni
      Snow White
      Msobo magunga
      Cobalt blue zebra
      Electric yellow.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      @@anthonybreuker5206 I wouldn't get the bumblebee or demasoni. The are aggressive. Kenyi can sometimes be aggressive too.

  • @portiaholliday8741
    @portiaholliday8741 Před 4 lety

    It will be very educational to see how you hide these sponge filters. Your new Hikari filter is definitely of interest. Can we buy it on Amazon? How much is it? How many outlets?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +1

      The FujiMac pump has one outlet that needs to be plumbed into PVC pipe. I will make a video about it.

    • @tastyfishsauce4410
      @tastyfishsauce4410 Před 4 lety

      I saw Fuji Mac 80R2 on ebay for $230 with free shipping. I'm also interested to see which model Zenzo got, how much and a full review.

  • @erxkeel
    @erxkeel Před 4 lety

    Ah 32k subs, explains mucho.. Still lookin swole bro.

  • @ricodegallo3060
    @ricodegallo3060 Před 4 lety

    👍

  • @frankiefingerz8047
    @frankiefingerz8047 Před 3 lety

    Arent sponge filters noisy tho cuz the hum from the air pump

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 3 lety

      It depends on the model of the air pump and where you put it. The great thing about an air pump is that you can hide it anywhere. It can even be hidden in a closet, as they don’t need to be near the tank.

    • @frankiefingerz8047
      @frankiefingerz8047 Před 3 lety

      Unfort i have no closet to hide it in it has to go under the tank in the stand which air pumps r quietest i have a 90 w about 24 adult peacocks/haps Which air pump & sponge filter/s would u recommend

  • @calebcologna8681
    @calebcologna8681 Před 4 lety

    Would anyone be willing to take a quick look at how I’ve got my sponge filter and hardscape set up? It doesn’t seem to be doing much if any polishing and I think I need to move it or get a smaller one
    Edit: This is a 10 gallon with a small sponge
    imgur.com/a/OkSUjjK

  • @dhiyaesmail1297
    @dhiyaesmail1297 Před rokem

    are sponge filters enough for goldfish?

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 Před 4 lety

    Wait... you had to strain to lift it? So it weighs 400-500 pounds??

  • @vb2377
    @vb2377 Před 4 lety

    Does less ppi mean less room for beneficial bacteria?

    • @nanok3763
      @nanok3763 Před 4 lety +1

      Technically yes. But with higher density makes less water/air flow, so if not maintenance frequently BBA towards the middle of the sponge will die off (no oxygen). And imo any sponge can hold more than enough BBA, not including everything else on your tank. So these coarse sponges imo are huge for the hobby, better flow, healthier BBA, less maintenance. If u need to polish your aquarium due to small particles you can always wrap it with some sort of poly fiber and ruber bands for a few days. Go Niners!

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety +2

      Nano K, excellent answer.

  • @CypressPhotoStudio
    @CypressPhotoStudio Před 4 lety

    🤠👍🏻👍🏻

  • @sillywilly722
    @sillywilly722 Před 4 lety

    The biggest concern is not holding enough bacteria

  • @johnchase4408
    @johnchase4408 Před 4 lety

    OMFG !!!!

  • @JBrass98
    @JBrass98 Před 4 lety

    Hard to go wrong with a sponge filter even if you already have decent filtration,theres no such thing as over mechanical and biological filtration!

  • @whydnot
    @whydnot Před 3 lety

    If they sent you the sponge filters without you having to pay...Then they paid you for this advertisement.

  • @aheimsvensson1573
    @aheimsvensson1573 Před 4 lety

    These spongefilter aren´t able to filtrate most of your tanks on their own i guess, cause u said " i even got a sponge in my sump"... If you need alternative filtration why even bother to use spongefilters?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Před 4 lety

      The sponge filter in the sump is for a few reasons. One reason is for the extra oxygenation. It also aids in a little extra biological filtration. Also, by having one in the sump, if I ever start a new tank, it's ready to go (already cycled).
      If you look at the fish rooms of professional fish keepers and breeders, 90% of them use sponge filters exclusively.

  • @tastyfishsauce4410
    @tastyfishsauce4410 Před 4 lety

    Nice video, I'm interested in the air pump you currently have vs the new Fuji Mac, cost/performance comparison. Can you also shed a light on what is the effect on running this using 1/2, 3/4 and 1" pvc pipes. Also what is your take on linear piston vs linear diaphragm technology, that would make for educational and informative video. Looking forward to your future videos which are getting better in quality (did Jimmy give you pointers? lol)