what do i need for a functioning sponge filter?

[axolotl nerd]

i just bought a sponge filter and airline tubing off of amazon, but it’s occurred to me that you need...well...some form of energy to power any filter. not sure what i need, thought i’d ask the lovely people of caudata

 

[chicco]

An air pump? The Venturi effect of the air rushing through the center pulls water through the foam.

 

[axolotl nerd]

like this?

 

[Pigalit]

like this?
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Yea you need this to power the sponge filter. You attach the tube to the pump and to the sponge which creates bubbles.

 

[axolotl nerd]

Yea you need this to power the sponge filter. You attach the tube to the pump and to the sponge which creates bubbles.

perfect

 

[AMurry24537]

Yes, that is exactly the kind of air pump I have and would recommend. They're pretty quiet, but some aren't calibrated quite correctly (has to do with the magnets), so if yours seems really noisy, exchange it for a different one. I also recommend putting a book or something beneath it in order to lessen vibrations. You do also need to keep the pump somewhere above the top level of the water in order to prevent backflow.

 

[axolotl nerd]

Yes, that is exactly the kind of air pump I have and would recommend. They're pretty quiet, but some aren't calibrated quite correctly (has to do with the magnets), so if yours seems really noisy, exchange it for a different one. I also recommend putting a book or something beneath it in order to lessen vibrations. You do also need to keep the pump somewhere above the top level of the water in order to prevent backflow.

perfect! thank you

 

[Finchop1]

You will also need an air regulator as the flow of air coming out of the pump is too powerful for a single sponge filter.
The air line goes from pump into air regulator. Side valves can then connect to multiple air driven devices and air flow is easily regulated
with the twist of a lever.

 

[axolotl nerd]

You will also need an air regulator as the flow of air coming out of the pump is too powerful for a single sponge filter.
The air line goes from pump into air regulator. Side valves can then connect to multiple air driven devices and air flow is easily regulated
with the twist of a lever.

thanks for letting me know

 

[axolotl nerd]

good news! everything came today and i got it up no problem. he seems to be loving the new setup