QUESTION: Hydro Sponge filter with sand base?

[ptran]

Can I use a Hydro sponge filter with about 1-2" of sand? Thanks.

[algarciajr]

Should not have any problems running a sponge filter on a sand bed. Are you going to be using an air pump to run the filter?

[ptran]

I guess. The air pump is not included with the Sponge filter?

[supadave]

You can use the sponge filter anywhere . You will need to add an air pump and some tubing in order for the sponge filter to as a filter . Just connect the tubing to the outlet on the air pump and then connect the other end of the tubing to the grey center piece of the Hydro sponge filter .

[mistahoo]

The air pump is not included with the Sponge filter?

Most times, no. Sponge filter with sand will work. There shouldn't be a reason why it wouldn't. Just get an air pump, tubing, and then stick the air tube into the sponge filter tube.

[crazy42bmx]

Usually not ! Personally iv foun that the new fluval Q air pumps are good and quite strong, got the smallest one and its got some power to it.

[algarciajr]

No it is not. In the past I have connected sponge filters to powerheads, so that is why I asked.

I guess. The air pump is not included with the Sponge filter?

[BettieL]

I've used my sponge filter with both a power head and a regular air pump. Only thing i can call a problem is my cichlids dig sand out from under it and try to tip it.