LoveArowanas Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 hey all A few years ago I got a JEWEL 180L, and the filter system has this array of multiple square block sponges that fit in it (about 5-6 of them) The JEWEL instruction manual warned me I better replace those sponges every 6 months! But I thought that sounded suspiciously like someone trying to pick my pocket so I ignored it So ya.....a few years later my tank seems in good health. I rarely lose fish. I don't bother to test the water cos I feel that's another fairly pointless expensive purchase (spent $130 on my kit, used it once) So umm yeah, I guess my question is .....am I doing anything wrong? Do those filter sponge things actually need changing.... ever? The slim white ones that went on the top....well I bought refills for a while then just stopped after seeing someone one here scoffing at them. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sponges in my filters I have never changed, just rinse in tank water about once a month. Filter wool I do change, about twice a year, and rinse at the same time as the sponges otherwise. Hope that answers your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I have AquaClear sponges over 15 years old. They can be rinsed and re-used. I never even do that until the water flow is obviously reduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Only time I've bought new sponges was one time I tried to sterilize a filter by running it in a bucket of water filled with a handful of chlorine. They went all soft and floppy. Probably nice and sterile though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 soft and floppy doesn't mean it is sterile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 soft and floppy doesn't mean it is sterile No, just that it's impotent. But in this case I think it was both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I bought a second hand juwel last year and use the sponges it came with. I don't even use the white bit that sits on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveArowanas Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sounds like Im on the right track, tx all! :f77: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I find that you can generally take the manufactures advice with a pinch of salt, as they are just out there to sell you more stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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