How often do I need to replace the sponges, and what is that little felt thing?
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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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I have not changed mine yet. It has been about 6 months. Once I got the bacteria established, I just rinse the sponge and carbon filter in the used water as I do partial water changes.
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I use two of the primary ("yellow" foam) and the grey bio-media foam. I only rinse the primary filters and never the bio-foam. Units are on two, 2.5 gallon nano tanks.
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Not sure however, I would hand wash anyway. I mean its not like it needs a scrub. Just a bit of a swish with your sponge.
1084706
I used the abrasive side of one of those green/yellow hand size scrub sponges. Worked great.
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They are regular soft sponges. They work well and there is no rinsing required.
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I have just wash the pad over and over and have not needed to replace and I haven't needed to replace any parts sorry that i can't help you answer your question
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I changed mine after two years..it kinda depends how it looks after two years. The sponge filter that surrounds the filter is delicate. It holds up to gentle washing for a while.
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I pretty much had the same question myself after opening the product and reading the manual. The sponge given is different from the sponge that is listed in the manual. The manual says that there are two small sponges, and a large one. I find only the large one. That is strange!
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It's hard to put into words, but there's a sponge square you put in the bottom of the water tank, and you're supposed to replace it every two months. I hope that helped.
608706
I don't think you need to replace, just keep it clean and dry after usage and before usage clean again..
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I did. I removed the gravel at the bottom and replaced it with charcoal. Their is a plastic piece that divides the bottom from the sponges.
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There is a cartridge that can be replaced, I don't know how often it needs to be done! I haven't had mine long enough!
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Yes, I do. Only thing is to be sure and buy replacement sponge heads though. They work great, but fall apart easily. I tend to reserve this mop for either light, daily wipe downs (thereby not creating too much friction, etc. that scrubbing will produce).... OR....for exceptionally hard-to-clean areas (such as garages, painted walls, and so forth). In this scenario, I always make sure to buy a case of them...12 or so... to account for the "falling apart easily" aspect. Overall, I find these to be downright amazing. No matter which way you choose, though, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Hope this helps! Yes, I do. Only thing is to be sure and buy replacement sponge heads though. They work great, but fall apart easily. I tend to reserve this mop for either light, daily wipe downs (thereby not creating too much friction, etc. that scrubbing will produce).... OR....for exceptionally hard-to-clean areas (such as garages, painted walls, and so forth). In this scenario, I always make sure to buy a case of them...12 or so... to account for the "falling apart easily" aspect. Overall, I find these to be downright amazing. No matter which way you choose, though, I think you'll be... » Read More Yes, I do. Only thing is to be sure and buy replacement sponge heads though. They work great, but fall apart easily. I tend to reserve this mop for either light, daily wipe downs (thereby not creating too much friction, etc. that scrubbing will produce).... OR....for exceptionally hard-to-clean areas (such as garages, painted walls, and so forth). In this scenario, I always make sure to buy a case of them...12 or so... to account for the "falling apart easily" aspect. Overall, I find these to be downright amazing. No matter which way you choose, though, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I don't know if you can get sponges to replace the old ones would have to contact the manufacture
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that piece I usually replace least often than the foam pads and charcoal. Never rinse the biomax that's where all the good bacteria is and you don't want to disturb that. I would say the foam pads last 3 months You can rinse those and the charcoal lasts 1 month and the biomax 6 months. when you do replace the biomax make sure you leave the dirty foam pad and charcoal if you replace all 3 pieces at the same time you wont have any good bacteria and your tank will begin to re cycle and produce ammonia and nitrate which will KILL your fish.
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The sponge is adhered to the pole by Velcro. Simply remove the old sponge and replace with new one.
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Hi Barbara, That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form. Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very soft How to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area. Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 min If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@mykonjacsponge.com. Thank you.
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I use one about every 2 weeks. If you keep them clean they last a long time