I'm going to toss the factory sponges and get the aquaclear biomax 20 and aquaclear foam. Does the foam go in first and then the biomax rocks?
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Foam first because you don't want debris collecting in your biomax. This filter is pretty small, so I' m not sure you can fit enough biomax to make a good enough colony of bacteria. Better off letting you substrate colonize and just use foam and carbon in the filter.
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Here on Amazon there appear to be stubbier ones for sale, which I didn't enjoy using in my ULTRA model... the picture here looks like longer sponges that I need for the Ultra... I'm buying them today because they look like the right size.
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Yes I am having that problem. The sponge gets soaked. I have to take out the sponges and wash them. However they are a pain to put back together.
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I personally have never bought bio media, but it seems to be the same to me (by the picture). I think the Fluval Pre-filter media is larger though. The rigs are good sized for the bacteria to adhere to.
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Bottom tray put bio balls filled with sponge and bio rings with 1 blue fine filter pad, middle try you can put 1 bag of fluval carbon or a better way to go is more bio balls, top try put pre filter rings, if you get micro bubbles turn down the outlet valve until they go away.
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The purple and blue sponges are the most comparable to the beauty blender! The pink sponge is more dense. Great sponges and getting all the different shapes give you the opportunity to test and experiment with them without killing your budget.
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Here is what I do. Pull the foam pad once a week and see how it is doing. If it is clear and not dirty go to once a week. The foam pad can be rinsed off. Carbon goes bad and needs to be replace once a month or so. The bio stuff you can rinse off using the water from the tank so as not to kill off the good bacteria.
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Id have to say, probably not much. The Bio fuse according to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvqCa_dhbC8, look way more flat. I used the contoured speedo ones and find that I do NOT use them anymore. They were helpful on backstroke for like a week and now Im done with them. If you think you need paddles, I would try the Biofuse, cause I dont feel any more resistance with the contoured. However, the quality is really good, hard plastic, and tight bands. So Im assuming the Biofuse will be the same quality that will last for years to decade. I want to try the Biofuse now. I think these are all kinda gimmicks if you already know how to swim. I dont use a kick board, I lie on my back. But try the Biofuse and then sell them online if you dont like them.
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I use the white in back of the black foam - the foam actually holds the white in place. I would think that you would need the white too. It filters very finely. The price is excellent on these. I usually pay $4-$6 EACH!
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The only difference is the the packaging. Both are 25g sponges w/ same ingredients.
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Hi Daniel, You do get all 4 sponges. They are really great/wonderful to use and such a great price. The only place I have gotten better prices is on Ebay but the quality and descriptions are so inconsistent. I definitely recommend these. Best, Andrea
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Check the reviews, folks have found a better filter for it. The sponges it comes with are not great.
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This filter dose have several names that's it is sold buy. However I have 2 and have had no problems with it when filled with matrix,purigen,coarse sponge, fine sponge, and filter flos. The flow is not as night as it says when it full of media but flow is not everything!
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I used 2 sponges interchangably for 7 months. By that time I noticed they seemed to be a bit less absorbent so I ordered new ones. I think I'll just keep with that cycle of getting new ones every half year. I have pretty heavy menstrual cycles.
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You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
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You are welcome. I have used various filters and absolutely rely on Aquaclear. Cut white felt to fit over the sponge to add an extra layer of filtration. Best if changed ever 2 or 3 days. You will understand once you see what is filtered out.Keep me posted.M.
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I have been using them daily with twins. I will tell you I think the fastest cleaning is to do it right away with soap on a bottle brush with the sponge topper. Literally rinse, scrub, rinse, done.