Hang-on-Back vs Sponge Filter

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Hang-on-Back vs Sponge Filter - Which is Better?

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Find out how I rank my 2 favorite filters for a nano tank that holds 20 gallons or less.
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0:00 Comparison of hang-on-back vs. sponge filters for nano tanks
0:32 Cost comparison
1:44 Appearance and noise level
4:09 Ease of filter installation
4:46 Filtration effectiveness and customization
7:08 Ease of filter maintenance
7:45 Lack of problems with sponge vs. HOB filters
10:23 Robustness and lifespan of filters
11:22 Final results of HOB and sponge filter comparison
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@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

*Which 2 things would you like me to compare next in my "Which is Better" series?* Also, you can see my other filter tutorials (like how to install sponge filters or decrease filter flow) in this playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLlBBJ7xBuquZ1aEwW5BysBrwntcrHokfe

@ErikWhyRock 3 жыл бұрын

Gravel vs Sand!

@ErikWhyRock 3 жыл бұрын

Stem plants vs rooted plants

@ritambar 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe platy vs molly? Loved the video!

@franciscorosado467 3 жыл бұрын

internal filter vs external filter

@rachelmiyazaki4186 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder shells vs. crushed coral Or crushed coral vs. a GH/KH additive like Salty Shrimp GH/KH+ or NilogG ReGen/NilocG ReKHarb

@thomasb4467 3 жыл бұрын

Sponge filter would have destroyed the main plot in Finding Nemo.

@SickBoiRENegade 3 жыл бұрын

😂👏🔥

@WhoTheHellIsHarvy 3 жыл бұрын

I have a better one. Male clown fish actually eat unfertilised or damaged eggs. So Nemo shouldn't have even existed at all!

@thehornwortofhornwort9832 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhoTheHellIsHarvy and Nemo would’ve changed sex and mated with dad.

@jenniferahough4983 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhoTheHellIsHarvy Also Nemos Dad would have changed to his Mum/Mom and so it goes on

@jenniferahough4983 3 жыл бұрын

@Killi Aqua Because I've had so much grief in past for using 'wrong' one, I thought this would keep everyone happy. But apparently not 🙄

@peteriverson4682 3 жыл бұрын

Best moment of the video: around 9:50 when she turned on the sponge filter and the shrimp went for a ride!😂😂

@eddvcr598 3 жыл бұрын

It was like shrimp volcano!

@SomeDewd 3 жыл бұрын

SHRIMP-SHOWER!! 🦐🦐

@PharaohciousX 3 жыл бұрын

This lady is AWESOME! She answers all of my questions before I can ask them - and her presentation style is excellent! As a newbie still putting together a riparium, she’s the best teacher of this subject on KZfaq 😇

@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen Жыл бұрын

Yes, she's really great!

@olov244 3 жыл бұрын

lol at 09:52 the shrimp being pushed out of the sponge filter when it's cut on

@justarussainyetiwithintern6729 3 жыл бұрын

Skrimp clown car

@jigokutsuushin 3 жыл бұрын

Shrimp volcano!

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm glad someone noticed! I thought that was hilarious when it happened. 🦐🦐🦐🌋

@FoScoJo 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that shrimp volcano when you plugged the sponge filter back in. LOL

@quicksilver356 3 жыл бұрын

HOB filters are neet because you can root plant clippings in them, so they get my vote.

@adinawatson8544 3 жыл бұрын

I've rooted plant clippings in a sponge filter and it worked

@DomStewartWhite 3 жыл бұрын

How did i not think of this before i always thought the filter is very unsightly so planting some clipping in it would be awesome

@techtime2922 3 жыл бұрын

I accidentally rooted cloves of garlic in a lost ziploc bag in my closet xD

@aychirouchiwa8791 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m still new to the hobby. Plant clippings, what are these?

@adinawatson8544 3 жыл бұрын

@@aychirouchiwa8791 when you trim/clip certain plants the part that was cut off can grow into it's own plant

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

I switched to the sponge a year ago and will never go back, I also have a mini intank surface skimmer that I run 3 hours a day on timer to polish the water.

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo, that's a good idea! I need a surface skimmer in one of my tanks because the plants are blocking flow in some areas. Guess it would be just easier to prune them. :P

@gracibaci 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could share a link to the skimmer? I’ve been looking for a gentle one to put in my 10 gal betta tank.

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

@@gracibaci u betcha... amzn.to/3o3UYTN I purchased two others one slightly smaller and one larger. the "smaller" one had the same pump and was not efficient at all. the larger one, just way too big for my 30 gallon tank. Hope u find something that works for you :-)

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

@@gracibaci I do run this in a 10 gallon as well, you can adjust the flow but not the actual motor.

@Billy_The_Frog 3 жыл бұрын

One of the problems i have with hob filters is constant algae growth in the intake tube and on the impeller. It reduces the flow by a lot and i have to consistently clean it with a chopstick. With sponge filters, even if they get somewhat clogged, the air from the pump still gives a pretty consistent flow and agitation in the tank.

@emilyduhamel2998 3 жыл бұрын

Pipe cleaners work well too

@myst9072 3 жыл бұрын

Have the same issue!

@jeffalbillar7625 3 жыл бұрын

I have had to clean my impellers as well,but it was never something that I had to do more than once every couple of months.

@SumthinDifferent Жыл бұрын

Chopstick. What a great idea for cleaning!!

@PrinceAdam137 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the most pleasant and easy to listen to KZfaqrs ever … thanks for all of your hard work

@CameronAndHisFish 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t stress enough how much I love this channel

@NewBrothersTV 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you for how direct and informative your videos are. I am.on this long-term trajectory for getting started. I'm just taking information in to prepare for a slow start with a 10g or so. Thank you, again, for your time and encouragement.

@eddvcr598 3 жыл бұрын

You are my absolute favorite person when it comes to learning all about aquarium care. I especially appreciate you sharing information that nobody told you about!

@gustavocortez2547 3 жыл бұрын

I love to have both in my tank! The sponge for more biological and the HOB for crystal clear water 🤗🤗

@bibo8655 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Have both in my nano tanks. 👍👍

@cosmoplakat9549 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I also like the sponge with a nano pump in case of power outages.

@curlyq4329 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! I have a 55 gal long tank with an HOB on 1 end and a sponge on the other. I love how well they work together!

@debrasanders1985 3 жыл бұрын

I also use both in my tanks

@yreneflores5794 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahh same here I have both in my 20 gallon

@yousaf.saleem 3 жыл бұрын

I personally use sponge filter, but if you use HOB with motor inside the aquarium it will restart on it's own after power failure.

@ethanterchowitz3496 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like the marina slim it’s like 14 bucks and super customizable with internal pump

@AIwithAileen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for clearly explaining this in a really easy to understand way. I have a couple of tanks at the moment about the same size as yours and am planning on creating some more and updating the ones I have so this advice is really helpful.

@fishingginger5581 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your feed I watched most your videos for a week strait befor setting my tank up today I'm confident that my tank will thrive with all your great tips.

@carolebraswell982 2 жыл бұрын

Great info today! I kept clicking on more of your videos to learn all I could about filters! Thanks!

@aquapuncture 3 жыл бұрын

Good points, Irene! I continue to use both. The perfect filter depends on the application. I have had Aquaclears not turn back on, as in, it seems like it's dead. Motor won't even run. A quick jiggle or cleaning of the impeller solves that issue. The only thing I don't like about sponge filters, is that my local water is incredibly hard. Therefore, bubbling creates a lot of hard water deposits everywhere, almost like dealing with saltwater. My Aquaclears are very quiet.

@diversify210 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if its recommended or even beneficial for the tanks, but I always use both in my tanks. Like you I mostly run small tanks. I have (3) 20 gallon tanks and (1) 50 gallon tank. In all of the 20 gallon tanks I use both an HOB and a sponge filter. I use the HOB for piece of mind, because it filters out smaller particles and just filters a bit better in general. The HOB is always customizable in a way to where you can use certain types of media to suit the water conditions in the tank you are trying to achieve. I use the Sponge filter along with the HOB for a few reasons. One of the biggest reason is power outage. If the power goes out the sponge filter will start running as normal when the power comes back on, while many HOB have to be primed. Though I do have my air pumps hooked up to a small APC backup battery that uses a 9ah battery. It will keep all three of my 3 watt air pumps running in the event of power outage for like 12 hours. Last but certainly not least is that sponge filters are good house a lot of beneficial bacteria. When I start a new tank I can just take the sponge out of an established tank and move it to the new tank to get the bacteria started. You can do this with HOB as well, its just easier to do it with the sponge filter rather than changing the media in your HOB.

@ndbyers23 3 жыл бұрын

I have only had HOB filters before and a few things I think would have been helpful to mention on the Aquaclear maintenance is that eventually the box itself and the impeller needs to be cleaned which makes it much more complicated. I also had issues with the basket rising and leaking everywhere. I am setting up a new tank and will be using a sponge filter from Aquarium Co-Op after watching one of Cory’s videos. Thanks for your videos! I am really enjoying them.

@mterenzi 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this start to finish despite using a canister filter in combination with an under gravel filter. Always love your videos.

@ritchiemathews1794 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been into tropical fish since the 70s. All of the areas that you mentioned I’m 100% familiar with BUT it’s still great hearing and watching your comparisons, how-to’s and so forth. Great job in explaining for new and experienced hobbyists.

@snotgum1 3 жыл бұрын

Learning lots ! Thank you Irene 😊

@NitroStarGT 3 жыл бұрын

I had an Marinland Emporer 400 years ago on a 55 and it was awesome. Always restarted on its own and overflow from filters plugging (due to laziness) always ran back in the tank. Is a great design. The bio wheels lasted until I sold it second hand! Many years old

@yorkaquariums1840 3 жыл бұрын

Just set up my first sponge filter in one of my tanks. Got the Aquarium Co-Op filter and I'm really liking it! All my other tanks use HOB's so I wanted to try something different.

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love trying new methods and equipment! Glad you're liking the Aquarium Co-Op sponge filter. 💚🖤

@chuckgillespie1 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are great - Thanks Irene!

@johnjwedrall4290 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education on filters.i needed it and learned a lot on filters 👍🙂

@James_Hande 3 жыл бұрын

I use double sponge filters for my 10 & 20 gallon bare breeding/rearing tanks. Aquaclear HOB for anything larger than 20 gallons especially my display tanks. My HOB is quiet as I keep my water level up behind the trim. Plus it self starts after a power outage with the water that high.

@JenkoRun 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly put together.

@waxwing35 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. The same thing happened to my power filter. Carpet was very wet under my tank and I'm glad I caught it when I did because it's on the 2nd floor of the house. Great video. Nice editing.

@ErikWhyRock 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of the pros and cons of both!

@addibakker8146 3 жыл бұрын

In my first couple of tanks I never had any issues with my HOB filters. However, my current tank has a sand substrate and even with a pre-filter sponge on the intake, and keeping the intake ~10" above the substrate, enough sand would get in that I'd have to take apart the filter and clean the impeller every 2-3 days, and repeat until the motor quit. Just switched to a sponge filter yesterday, so hopefully have better luck with it!

@theplacetobefunnyvideos562 2 жыл бұрын

i learn alot from your videos so thank you so much :)

@paulanoakes5358 3 жыл бұрын

I had the aquaclear for my first 10 gallon. We can have loss of power frequently and I was home for all the times so no motor damage. I decided to go with aquarium coop nano sponges and never looked back. I found them easier to clean and using the stone love the bubbles. So now my other 2 nano tanks have sponges. I use the usb nano air pumps from aquarium coop and also on-line. The only problem is they don't last long. Cory has replaced a few of them which I certainly appreciated. But I had problems with the ones I got online. They all are made in China. I think we need to start making them in America. Don't even get 2 years out of them. Going to set up a small fish room in the new house I just bought and may go with a different air pump. Is there one brand you like more than others. Thank you for all your videos. You explain things so well for us to understand.

@lynnbonica4342 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison video. I've only been using a sponge filter for a few months, so I can't choose one yet. So far they both seem to have their own pros and cons.

@alexplainitlater9655 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your aquarium scape! awesome! ❤️

@MelyoraMel 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Dennerle Scaper's Flow, which is basically a canister filter disguised as a HOB. Love it, easy to clean without the hassle of tubes like regular canister filters, and I can add my own filter media the way I like it!

@donnieshaffer8807 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I'm thinking about displaying a Betta Only 5-gallon tank myself. I've often thought about using sponge/corner filters in the past but I could never make up my mind about which type of filter would be best. This was a very helpful video. Thanks again.

@CupOfDepresso02 Жыл бұрын

no question left unanswered thank you so much for the great video!

@TheCardboardPizza 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. I'm getting back into the hobby, I'm planning to raise some goldfish, but also to begin aquascaping and keeping smaller fish in my 20gal long when my corn snake outgrows it. I've decided to go for a sponge filter because I live in an apartment, and if there were to be any issues with flooding, I can't imagine the issues I'd have.

@Fishtory 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I also think A.C. has a pretty great sponge filter (medium size and large due to the never-clog airstone too!) I just wanted to mention that you can use a piece of plastic (cut from vacuum sealed packaging or blister pack, clamshell packaging ...the annoying kind that you need scissors to open. So you cut a tab and hotglue it to the outflow channel of the HOB, so the water runs over it and into the water like a slide...no splashing noise, but also less surface agitation/ gas exchange). Also I find the tetra whisper lite 120-150 to be very very quite also.

@alexwlawson 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Seachem Tidal 55 for my 29g community aquarium and have a sponge filter in my wife's 10gal. They're both great! I tripled up on the sponges in the HOB and it's been keeping the water nice and clear. The sponge filter is great for the 10gal ADF tank because they don't do the best with current.

@mharsenpai5419 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... i really understand all the info and details..... ❤

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

I've always used HOB filters and over the past year I've learned to throw away the cartridges and use something like lava rock or matrix with some floss!! I got me two sponge filters from Aquarium Co-op. I also have the aqua top air pump and no clog AirStone. I'm really enjoying them as well!! I set my daughter up a 29 gallon tank with a large Sponge filter and I agree with the points you made. They seem to be doing a wonderful job!!! I wanted something simple and easy for my daughter that she wouldn't have to put a lot of money or time into because this is her first Aquarium and she has four children 🙏 Great video Irene!!! As always, thank you for sharing!!🙏💚🌿🐟🌿👍

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Lydia the artwork's Beautiful 😍♥️🙏

@idir7981 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, irene. I have both but i do prefer hob filter bcoz the quality of the water is better i feel. But after listening to your experience, i will be cautious and make sure i clean gunk out more often

@GeorgeLeite 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually running both on my 10 gallon tank. I use the same sponge and usb pump that you showed, and I have a small marineland with a prefilter sponge. Like them both.

@kbur8963 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love ur tanks soo pretty

@AgressiveInliners 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the same hob filter and love it. It adds flow to my tank and is a peice of cake to clean. Never had any of the problems you've had thankfully. If yours overflowed from the back then it isn't sitting level on your tank for whatever reason. Adding a little foam spacer between it and the tank should change that angle enough to not have leaking again.

@scottwensing7184 2 жыл бұрын

purchased a Marineland 375 pro over 2 yrs ago , best filter I have ever had. Upgraded design with the motor in the tank so restarts are never an issue, I also have a 125pro on a 20 gal tank. I've had numerous Aquaclear filter through the years, other than the noise and restart issues great filters.

@w00t777 3 жыл бұрын

the Aquaclears HOBs are so good, highly customisable and easy to maintain. Been using them for years! I use course sponge at the bottom, followed but finer sponge and then bio rings. Clean them every couple weeks during water changes and it'll last years

@jimmyjames2022 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Cory's videos a few years ago convinced me to use a sponge filter when I started my first tank up in decades with RCS. I had been given a 10gal tank, heaters and a hang on back that needed a few parts but with only shrimp and snails in a planted tank all I really needed was one sponge filter (and I added a separate airstone at the other end later to get rid of Cyano). Irene's experience with 3 motors and overflow damage from the hang on back is a scary reminder that HOBs are actually a complex thing compared to sponge filters.

@noelbrucker135 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, Irene! (With full disclaimer that I haven’t tried sponge filters yet)… There are some comparison aspects that are specific to this particular AquaClear HOB. I would always choose a hang on back, for instance, that has an internal/in water motor so that it always auto starts after being turned off (I love my Seachem Tidals and Aqueon QuietFlows). My Tidal’s bright blue pop up button also glares at me each time I walk by to let me know it’s time to clean so I don’t worry about overflow. I do have an Aq Coop air stone on the opposite side of my 100g, so maybe someday I’ll try an extra sponge filter on that tank. You are SO informative and pleasant to watch, as always!

@Ghani247 2 жыл бұрын

Great. I really like your presentation style. Keep it up. Lol

@luisg1653 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Long time aqua clear fan, you just have to stay on top of keeping the sponge clean. Pre filters help. I also had the return from vacation and found a power outage drove my motor dry, luckily I added water and it was fine.

@tractordoctortv 3 жыл бұрын

I used Corners box filters because they are like a sponge filter but have the polishing effect of a hang on back filter. bought mine on Amazon for about $8, and they are easy to clean.

@brianp6180 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison! I’ll take a canister filter over both of these type filters. Aqua clear are great filters but the issues you mentioned are a deal breaker for me. I still have the larger model 110. I keep as a back for my larger tanks. as you mentioned it couldn’t be any easier to set up in an emergency. I recently bought a Seachem tidal 35 for my 20 gallon. I love this filter! So silent. Pump is in the water so all you do is plug it in and it runs. Less chance for leaks. It Would not be good if you want to raise fry since it has a skimmer. Maybe zip tie a piece of foam over it? They should design a way to shut it off. Works great for my quarantine tank. Sponge filters are ok for small tanks.

@copperridgelife3879 3 жыл бұрын

I love the aqua clear and my sponge filters. Aquaclear will probably always be my favorite hang on back but unfortunately my frogbit doesn't love it as much. Which is why I only have sponge filters at the moment. I have heard the statement several times, on several channels, that they do not restart after a power outage. We receive many shorter outages (2hrs or less) and flashes through the year and unless my water is low the aquaclear always restarts on its own. If I keep water up(not necessarily to the top)where I can't see the waterline, it's always fine. If it won't restart, try raising your water line. Thank you for all your hard work and research! My BBA is under control because of you.

@suee031 3 жыл бұрын

I have always used a HOB. I currently have an aquaclear 200 (it is old). I am hoping to upgrade to a tidal 55 this year because of the power failure issue. I also put a disposable blue Incontinence bed protector behind the tank stand to guard against drips and protect my hard wood floor.

@finley6161 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like internal filters are totally underrated tbh. I got one for my tank expecting to use it for a quarantine setup later because I've heard bad things but I was pleasantly surprised! It blends in completely with my black background, it's cheap, I don't have to worry about power outages and it's super easy to set up. Only problem is it's not super customisable and can't get those fine particles out.

@NumbahEleven 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Tidal35 and Aquariumcoop sponge filter in my tank and I love them both equally. I think that they are both high quality products. Def give the Tidals a try if you have the money!

@Definitelynotacelebrity 3 жыл бұрын

A cool tip I saw to quiet down sponge filters, a friend of mine put the airline through the straw hole in a McDonald’s cup lid, it would quiet down the gurgling sound decently well. You can “tune” it just above the waterline to get more surface movement and gas exchange, also reduce the build up above the where the bubbles pop. I’d probably use something other than a disposable cup lid, like a plexiglass disk, so I didn’t have literal garbage in the tank.

@riteshfamily369 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful video and its helpful friend thanks for sharing video appreciated👍😍😃

@markp2085 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the same Aqua Clear 50 for about 25 years on one of my aquariums with no problems. When I first got it, I had a problem a few times of it overflowing after the sponge would get all gunked up. I use 2 sponges and a fine filter media at the top. I just give them a quick squeeze or 2 every time I clean the aquarium. I will periodically replace one sponge at a time. 25 years later it is going strong. I have used carbon in it a few times after doing water treatments for fish infections.

@lynnthompson6796 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and thank you for sharing this video 📷👍😃

@kedeeky 3 жыл бұрын

The 5 hour power outage I just experienced yesterday further made me feel better about getting that wall charger black you suggested for the pump. I haven’t even started my tank, but I feel such relief knowing it’ll be in good shape should that happen in the future.

@adn1135 Жыл бұрын

this is such a well out video 😍

@twunderaquatics1770 3 жыл бұрын

As far as filters I got rid of all HOB filters. Matt, sponge, and canister for me. I would like to see slow growing plants vs fast growing plants. 😉 9 planted tanks here.

@octaviograsia2831 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@arthurheine5631 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a problem with each of them. With the sponge filter, the problem was when I was travelling, and the air pump died. The hang-on filter gave me problems whenever we had a power outage and, one time, even leaked (like you said) on my table. I almost tore up the aquarium thinking it was the aquarium that was leaking, but in the end I found the culprit. I only use sponge filters now!

@WhiteCloudAffinity 7 ай бұрын

Hey Irene, great video! I have a hang on back filter and i love the noise hehe, but i also love the tank water to be at the top…and what happens is, the hob filters outlet kind of mixes with the tank water which makes like near 0 surface agitation 😅. This might be a bit confusing but because the waterfall is connected straight to the water, it doesnt drop, so theres no movement/ waves.

@asds92 2 жыл бұрын

I can listen to you talk all day!

@franciscorosado467 3 жыл бұрын

You have a potuguese fan 🇵🇹 🇵🇹.I learn soo much with your videos

@mydailyburger3924 2 жыл бұрын

I really like you so much! You're amazing! Subscribed. 👍

@SequoiaElisabeth 3 жыл бұрын

Hey girl, love the nails ;-) I agree, no more HOB for me. The only case where HOB is better would be for a show/planted tank where aesthetics are most important. Even then, sponge filters are not that hard to hide.

@thebakermaker1500 3 жыл бұрын

I just have a topfin hob and it doesn't drain unless the water level in the tank goes down so it will restart after powerouts.

@TarasTankFriends 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, my aquatop air pump is the noisiest pump I have. I like the jws and the tetra whispers much better. Great idea about the filter floss in the top of the aqua clear! I really like the aqua clear hobs, have most of them plugged into an uninterruptable power supply to prevent issues with power outages.

@callunas 3 жыл бұрын

I used the same fluval HOB from 2009 to 2019, no problems. It was still going strong, only that my last fish died and I took a break from fishkeeping. Really liked my eheim canister too.

@aorjarsrelaxingvideos6126 Жыл бұрын

I have both (small) the hang on has plants in the filter 100% crystal clear water ... thankyou Irine 😀

@thomasbardenwerper9365 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and spot-on comparison. I too, like both types, but especially a HOB so I can run chemical filtration to super polish my water so it's Gin clear. As for the power-outage and motor burnout problem, I'd highly recommend a Seachem Tidal HOB filter. Unlike Seachem's terribly designed, non-standardized dosing schemes of the Flourish line of Ferts, Seachem's Tidal HOB filters are actually SUPERBLY designed (by none other than Sicce, (grin)), with the motor in the the tank, so they start pumping water/filtering after a power failure and simply can't run dry unless the tank water is WAY low. They feature a water flow redirect and pop-up indicator when they are dirty and need cleaning, so overflowing on the floor should not be a concern unless they're absolutely neglected for a long time. They have adjustable flow control and a large, removable media basket you can fill with anything you'd like. They also feature a built-in a surface skimmer and are DEAD silent! The outflow also pushes ACROSS the tank, not down, so you get excellent tank circulation - important for CO2 injected tanks. They're a bit more expensive but are simply great filters - worth every penny extra IMHO. Keep up the great videos, I enjoy them very much and learn a lot from you!

@chilloutvibesforyou 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Pisces HOB filter which automatically starts after a power outage - and made in Australia!

@wanthony7880 3 жыл бұрын

I have three tanks: my main tank, shrimp tank, and snail tank. All of these have spongefilter in them. I applied your piece of advice to place an air stone inside and I love the small bubbles coming out of the filters. I somehow miss the customizable feature of the hang-on filter, thus I tried it with the spongefilter. I added some ceramic rings in the cannisters inside the spongefilter. On one filter, I customized a small bag of activcated carbon and placed it inside the cannister. The cleaning and maintenance of the spongefilter was challenging. But adding some additional bio and chemical filter, I guess, helped cleaning the tank.

@25TheCaveMan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I use both in each tank...not really sure why, guess I figured, more is better, lol...

@maximus9080 Жыл бұрын

I love my Box sponge filter, which is a Sponge filter with compartments to add Media. I added seachem Matrix to mine and it cleared up my tank and brought down my nitrites and nitrates really low on my small 6 gallon Goldfish tank.

@MultiRainday 3 жыл бұрын

I have used all types of filters and I even made my own DIY filter. For me each of them have their own advantages. I like the spongefilter because it really makes your water clear but takes time and also is home for beneficial bacteria. You can modify your sponge filter to make it more efficient and you can watch some videos on KZfaq about that. Very easy to modify and little to no cost at all. I love sponge filters but I prefer the HOB more. Sponge filters are ran by air pump and air pumps are very noisy. Especially when your aquarium is in your own bedroon. HOB is neat looking because you don't need to put the filter inside the tank. I find the tube aesthetic and if it's in a planted tank, it would look professional. The downside with HOB is it's too small to filter your tank. It is just best with aquascapes and little fish load. If you have a monster fish tank, I recommend a sump filter, overhead, cannister big filters because the protein they eat makes the water very dirty fast.

@TalesByAJ 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer hang on back filters. All the customisation and the sound of a waterfall gets my vote. I've a 50 gal where I use two HOBs and the water is always crystal clear also a lot of the poop and gunk gets removed as well

@adkgaladkgal1799 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I had an aqua clear 110 drip on our brand new hard wood floors. Still haven't told my husband. My large goldfish can't only use sponge filters so I made my own top of tank filters. They have been great for a few years now. No worries about dripping on the floor any more.Commercial filters are not exactly what I needed.

@Katiethewizard 2 жыл бұрын

I got my air pump from petsmart and it was the cheap top fin one, but it is SO nice and quiet!! The rubber feet it sits on are air filled so it absorbs any vibrations. I have it on my kitchen counter and i hear nothing at all when it's on. definitely recommend it if you're looking for a cheap but quiet air pump

@DolbecAqua 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha the shrimp getting suddenly expelled from the sponge filter 🤣🤣

@kageroXkorosu 3 жыл бұрын

Been using the marina slim filters. Pump is in the water so low noise and will restart without priming and plenty of space for custom media tho I believe 20gal tanks is the max for those. I hang floss on the hob's waterfall so it polishes the water and baffles flow/noise also✌️

@johnjwedrall4290 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice looking tank 👍

@hawkslayer2351 2 жыл бұрын

Marineland are the best hob filters imo cause they have a overflow so when the water is not moving it shoots back into the tank plus the water is crystal clear.

@krisnaive 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice informative video put in a simple manner! You are cute! Love your videos!

@shredman59 3 жыл бұрын

Great helpful vid for beginners especially. For those beginners, you don't want to "clean" the filter media and all the parts., Just give the sponges a squeeze and light rinse and only use tank water to rinse out everything. Don't use tap water or any cleaning agents as they will kill all your beneficial bacteria!! Every surface on the inside of your tank contains beneficial bacteria which is keeping your tank in balance. You don't want to "clean" all that bacteria off, especially all at once. Learned this the hard way on my first tank. It may seem obvious but for a beginner, it wasn't obvious to me as I thought cleaner was better.

@megankawagoe974 2 жыл бұрын

I have a HOB breeder box from Marina(I think) that uses an air pump in the uplift tube to bring tank water into the box. At the end of the uplift tube I attached a cut up pantyhose stuffed with fine floss to the end and it helps to polish the water going into the breeder box that then flows back into the tank. The breeder has helped so much, raise fry and polish my water. 2 for 1.

@LilGagaChick 3 жыл бұрын

I use a s15 marina slim. Compact and quiet. I don't use the cartridges of course. I use a pothos clipping inside it along with ceramic, coarse sponge and floss. Cost me about 30 altogether.

@Ishiisan 3 жыл бұрын

With the HOB filter, if you don't want it to splash or have that trickling noise, you can get a soft mesh and drape it from the inside of the sponge compartment to the level of the surface of the water. This reduces the sound but it does reduce the surface agitation.

@cherylschneider3294 Жыл бұрын

Personally, I've had over the back filters for years. Replaced 3 times in 15 years in 29 gallon tank. Switched to double column sponge filter about 4 months ago, and I LOVE it! My water is crystal clear. Compared to my new (2 months old) 10 gallon aquarium that has over the back filter and cloudy water.

@annj8137 3 жыл бұрын

I have had Aquaclear filters for years. I never had a problem with them restarting after a power outage. If you have your tank filled with water, nothing will go wrong.