How to Properly Clean a Sponge Filter (Detailed Version)

‎ Find out why Cory cleans his sponge filters using the plastic bag method and not with tap water.

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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Different types of sponge filters
0:36 - What is a coarse sponge filter?
0:52 - When do I need to clean a sponge filter?
1:23 - Emptying the vacuum
1:40 - Using a bag to clean a sponge filter
2:07 - How to take a dirty sponge filter out of the tank
2:57 - Removing the top of the sponge filter
3:27 - The center of a sponge filter
3:39 - Cleaning the sponge of a sponge filter
6:15 - Cleaning and inspecting the air stone
6:35 - Cleaning the sponge filter intake
6:51 - Putting the sponge filter back in the aquarium
7:25 - How NOT to clean a sponge filter
8:06 - Can you clean a sponge filter at the sink?
10:13 - Efficiency is key
10:38 - Dirty aquarium water is the best fertilizer for plants
10:40 - Outro

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[DolbecAqua]

Started using my dirty water on my house plants a while back and they are booming with life

[frankmorenojr]

On every water change I always add the dirty water to my plants.
IT WORKS.

[thathobbitlife]

Can I just applaud Cory and the Aquarium co-op team for ALWAYS being ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS & making efforts to reduce footprints and I LOVE IT!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🐌🐚🐸🐠🐟🍃🍀☘🌿🌱🌳

[ONEFUNFONE]

I've been cleaning sponges for 35 years now, never seen the bag trick. Think I'll be adjusting my methods especially after I get the new room built. Great video Cory!

[amandajones]

I recently bought course sponge filters, bubble stones, hose and valves from you. I had 10 tanks of fish with HOB filters. The first few nights after I started using sponge filters I couldn't sleep. They were so quiet that I kept checking to see if they were still running. I love these filters.

[aseriouslollygagger]

I used to have sad houseplants before I started Fishkeeping. Now I give my houseplants the sponge filter water and they are beautiful. The rest goes in the garden.

[seapel]

I like that you guys made an updated version of this video! You’re videos are always so entertaining and educational, thank you for all you do for the hobby!

[DTUBE]

"E-FISH-ency is key." - Cory McElory 2021

[logophilelyss]

Thank you, Cory! I'm always looking for ways to behave more environmentally friendly, and this is actually huge over time! I had to breakdown my tank a few years ago because of a home temperature catastrophe and never got the chance to reassemble it, but I'm looking forward to the day I can build my dream tank.

[jimmyreese]

I absolutely love the Aquarium Co-Op sponge filters thanks Cory and the whole Co-Op team for teaching us so much and providing us with great products!!!

[Nojah]

For so long I thought my sponge wasn’t working because it was never clogged... good to see the sponges in action! I think I should go a little longer in between cleanings instead of every week ☺️ thanks Cory!

[joehanney]

You're right, that dirty water is a great for plants. My favourite rose was half as good as usual last year, the only difference was a year without dirty filter water. Prior to that it had regular filter gunk. :-)

[farmfishandfreedom]

Fantastic advice. As always. Your education is priceless

[kimheartsuds]

Aquarium Co Op, you guys have amazing content! I've learned so so much about fish keeping from your channel!

[allisonwendell]

This was very helpful. I clean my bio filter with treated water that is leftover in my 1 gallon water bottle from any recent tank cleaning. When I refill the tank there's always some water left in the bottle and I use that to rinse off and clean my sponge.

[OceanTruth]

That is just brilliant! It's amazing how some of the best ideas are so simple, yet I never think of it. Lol.

[seanmorton]

Oh my goodness, this is the update to the old video I needed. I've just been avoiding cleaning my sponge filters at this point. Well made, Cory

[aquapuncture]

Useful to see how other people do the sponge cleaning. Those goldfish @1:03 look beautiful, by the way; gorgeous sheen! ✨

[ianrawlings]

Cory strikes again. Love your accumulated knowledge. Thanks so much for sharing it. You really put us average fish keepers years ahead.

[ShinyDelibird]

I run sponge filters in every tank I can, love ‘em!