How to Properly Clean a Sponge Filter (Detailed Version)

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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 3 года назад

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

@carlosrosado7939 3 года назад

Me too!

@hazeo.9675 3 года назад

Agree plants love aquarium water with all the fish poop 😆

@carebear032007 3 года назад

I can't wait to do this, just to see how my ivy grows.. she's been growing pretty nicely, but can you imagine? I will be cutting off shoots, in no time!

@brianjones3584 3 года назад

Me as well! Incredible huh?

@jifinjosechiramal 3 года назад

Alrightttt I'm gonna try it. It crossed my mind but never did it until today. Thanks for the tip 😀

@frankmorenojr6147 3 года назад

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

@Yonatan24 3 года назад

I do the same. But I need to buy seachem stress guard because my guppies are very stressed, so I wonder if it's safe for plants that I eat.

@petergeanacopulos5327 3 года назад

I pour my water into our garden and dead spots of grass.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 года назад

It's precious, I started a pond more or less to have fishing minnows handy at 4 am and goldfish poop for my garden, and now look at me lol.

@Tobias611 3 года назад

Same, have used my aquarium water in the garden for the last 2 years, watered my cocktail tomatoes with it last year and I could harvest a literal bowl full each day for 1 month straight off 2 plants, the plants absolutely love the nitrates and iron, plus you don't waste that water by sending it back to the treatment plant...

@frankmorenojr6147 3 года назад

@@Tobias611 👏👏👏👍YEP

@thathobbitlife 3 года назад

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!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🐌🐚🐸🐠🐟🍃🍀☘🌿🌱🌳

@CatFish107 3 года назад

Truth right here. It's an approach that makes financial/economic sense as well, maximizing the utility of the resources one uses.

@ONEFUNFONE 3 года назад

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!

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 года назад

Don't you love it when we can learn the new trick 😂🤗🙏👍💪🌿🐟🌿

@showtime0942 2 года назад

Do i need to still do water changes if I have a sponge filter or do I just add water?

@realchiknuggets 2 года назад

@@showtime0942 lol yes you still need to change the water, maybe much less often if you have a seasoned aquarium that more-or-less sustains itself, same rules as always

@smesh344 2 года назад

Just started a new tank and came up with this idea using a shopping bag, now I see this pro using my idea. It was common sense!

@no-knickers-emma1112 4 месяца назад

@@marypaigeflynn4512 I squeeze my sponge out once every two weeks. No need for bags as I don't let my sponge clog up.

@aseriouslollygagger5734 3 года назад

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.

@amandajones9917 3 года назад

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.

@planetestargate719 Год назад

Lequel ?

@DTUBE11 3 года назад

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

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 года назад

😆👍💪

@joehanney3495 3 года назад

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. :-)

@Nojah710 3 года назад

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!

@seapel133 3 года назад

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!

@allisonwendell9942 Год назад

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.

@seanmorton9230 3 года назад

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

@ritapita519 3 года назад

Thanks for updating this video! I’m so happy to not only enjoy your great products, but have reference videos like this to make sure they are being used/maintained properly. I feel like a large percentage of dissatisfaction when it comes to newly purchased products is the user not quite using the products properly. Bravo

@ianrawlings2546 3 года назад

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

@Rainydayzjmb 2 года назад

Been doing tons of research as I’m about to start my Stendker Discus adventure - your channel has been one of the most helpful for me- I worked at a pet shop for years and never fully understood biological filtration and Ive learned sooo much after watching your videos and feel I have a much greater understanding ! I decided to place an order and I was double excited and surprised to see you are based out of my home state WA ! Thanks so much!!! 💝🤗 🐠

@chrismgd01 3 года назад

Great update to the first video. Love how you showed the right way and what happens when you do the other way. Also the piece and how to use everything over again right down to the waste water to benefit the environment

@landgiraffe7002 3 года назад

I have almost all sponge filters and never thought of doing it this way! Thanks and I’ll surely be doing it this way from now on.😎

@KeniaJohannes 3 года назад

Gosh. This RU-vid channel is pure GOLD! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@ShinyDelibird 3 года назад

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

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 года назад

After a family emergency out of town left my aquaria suddenly under another's stewardship (and the inevitable loss, an old guppy I was very fond of, one of my first fry), getting back to basics with Cory is helping me get back in the groove, when I am tired and just not feeling it. Thank you for helping me feel it again and get back in the zone.

@logophilelyss4390 3 года назад

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.

@introtwerp Год назад

What was the temperature isssue

@rebeccapecoraro7094 3 года назад

Love this video! I have been watering my garden each week with my water changes and my plants love it!

@jlynnhi8139 3 года назад

For my HOB prefilters I purchased from Aquarium Co-Op, I used a ‘big gulp’ sized cup with a long handled cleaning tool to maneuver into position, push the sponge off the pipe into the cup and pull the cup out, kept my arms out of my tall tank.

@elizabethnunn-gage226 Год назад

Thank you so much for fully explaining how these work, how they are supposed to work and how to correctly add an air stone! I ordered one ones from y'all and can't wait to get it all fixed right!

@one4all885 3 года назад

You are the best teacher. I learned how to clean tanks with a siphon from your video, and I learned I will be buying new sponge filters instead of cleaning them. Please take care of your health so we can see more of your great videos.

@jessebelle6596 3 года назад

Love it! Thank you for the help! You have been such a huge part of my fish keeping journey! ❤️

@mitchpaul3904 3 года назад

Great video! The bag method makes so much sense. Thanks for always working to help the hobby and also thinking of the environment!

@carnogas 3 года назад

Always honest info from experience, never putting on a front. Love your videos!

@samiam159007 3 года назад

As a gardener I really liked this video! Great tips!

@denzilandrews965 3 года назад

Thanks Cory. I will surely try this technique.

@kimheartsuds 3 года назад

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

@Willekat808 Год назад

Someone suggested I watch this video. Well done. I am going to clean my sponge filters this way now using the plastic bag. I always use a bucket and clean mine under the tap, but my water runs into the bucket and onto my plants, but I learned the trick about the plastic bag. Never thought of that. Thanks for that info

@javonr7794 3 года назад

Another great video from aquarium coop!! I have learned so much from Cory and the team!!

@phillipbruni2434 2 года назад

When I first saw this, thought; “oh great, more work!!!” with some colorful words, but after watching this a few times, Cory is right, and this works😀 Thanks Cory and Co Op; I’ll use the water for my outside plants when we’re not in the middle of winter 🥶

@LegallyChocolate 3 года назад

Always a helpful video! The first video about cleaning sponges was great too. The bag trick is a lifesaver

@jdoraz86 3 года назад

Today I learned... I always thought the bacteria would harm plants (I don’t know why) I will be moving to this recycled water for watering plants method now 💯... love the videos, I’m rather new to the hobby and the information and tips you have provided are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@OceanTruth 3 года назад

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

@stephanieguyot 3 года назад

I love the focus on conservation. These are the steps to making the world better for our children. And it’s a good way to clean a sponge filter😀

@nataliebarroga6682 3 года назад

Great tips! My trouble is that my tank lid opening is a tiny bit smaller than my sponge, so I’d always end up actually squeezing a little to get it out (you can imagine how well that went 🙄) but the bag would solve that problem! Thanks for the practical tips that can benefit all sponge filter users and hopefully help everyone be more efficient with our resources!

@Loveofpets 3 года назад

Excellent advice. Thanks 😊

@dennychan1049 3 года назад

Really detailed and I used both methods before when I was younger..my dad told me to use it the method you use with the water for the plants and now I tell my son to do thr same thing...lol

@mikeswain1945 3 года назад

Thanks for the video Cory, one of the basic thing that really helps. One thing that confuses my with internet "sponge cleaning" videos is how some fishkeepers use declorinated water to clean their filters and other say that is a big NO NO.

@mrwhite8678 3 года назад

Awesome! I just converted all my tanks from hang on back to sponge filters and wondered this exact thing. Cory read my mind.

@MacHamish 3 года назад

I'm glad you mentioned using the old water for the plants. 🙂👍

@RussMcCord 2 года назад

Thank you Cory for presenting a more efficient way to clean a sponge filter. Very informative video.

@comment.highlighted 3 года назад

Yes, the bag trick is a great idea. Thank you 🙂

@EirikrThorvaldsson 3 года назад

I use a cup. Works well for me. Great video. Thanks

@meiyuan2134 3 года назад

love this video cory, i hope you're taking care of your health. your weight has changed a lot and i hope you're here around for a long time.

@whateverwhenever_9987 3 года назад

Awesome informative video Cory. I rinse all my sponge filters and all my filter media this way! I did do this with ziplock bags then I would get holes like you said and i would get wet. I did buy fish bags. It's all good now!!

@sallyfinneytimm9617 3 года назад

Very helpful. Thanks for posting.

@cleveraquariums210 3 года назад

Thanks Cory, you're the best.

@cherilynn1015 3 года назад

Excellent tips. Thanks!

@wheelbite14 Год назад

It was nice to see the two methods together.

@MasterPhotographer 3 года назад

Good information and demonstration!

@DarkwingDuck88 3 года назад

Always enjoy the videos!

@Geach11 3 года назад

Great info as always. Thanks Corey

@mikieisgreat1 3 года назад

This is the best cleaning video I have seen... thank you for the great tips. Top work chap

@sandypar00 3 года назад

AWESOME VIDEO! I never thought of using the recycled aquarium water to start up a new tank. And I definitely didn't think to use it for watering plants.

@DixieGirl9876 3 года назад

I will do the bag tip, thanks Cory you're the best! I do re-use the water for my plants.

@theclearwaterdiver 3 года назад

Thanks Cory for the info

@celestee321 3 года назад

I recently watched that older video, and I appreciate the update, especially the part about the air stone, as I have wondered if I should be doing something specific to maintain them. I also really like the message about using the water to fertilize your terrestrial plants. That stuff is liquid gold. Cory reminds me of the titular character in a Robert Heinlein short story, "The Man Who Was Too Lazy To Fail." It doesn't sound like it, maybe, but it's a compliment.

@aquamanofpuyallup8816 3 года назад

Thanks Cory you always hit the nail on the head! Great video and seriously appreciate your knowledge! I’ve studied a number of your videos being from Edmond area I really look up to you! Very smart to conserve water!

@DavidHHH99 3 года назад

Thanks, Corey! I'm going to start using the bag method on my prefilter sponges.

@yawest23 3 года назад

Thank you. I need to go clean mine.

@Peter0805 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip! This is perfect!

@myrainbow2u 2 года назад

Had me at water saving and recycling!!!! I’m now a forever follower!!! And will buy from your site from now on!

@rebeccahenke5681 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing water saving and environmental impact tips.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 года назад

He's just an all round awesome human.

@jimmyreese4740 3 года назад

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!!!

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 года назад

They really are the best sponge filters around and I've used just about everyone you can think of!! They will be in all of my aquariums! 🙏💚🌿🐟🌿💪👍

@hapnin166 3 года назад

The best and at a reasonable price, in fact it’s penny’s to the quid and the Illuminati is crying lol.

@Lazy_Fish_Keeper 3 года назад

@@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066 I'm pretty sure I watched a video where Cory was quite honest about having found a good sponge filter, but it would be better if the base was heavier and the sponge was more coarse. Maybe it was before the video that was released when he went to China to find/meet with affordable manufacturers to work with? I haven't seen a single video where he claims to have fully designed from scratch. Have you seen something I missed? I don't want to give inaccurate information.

@RitaArthurPug 2 года назад

Thank you for the video! It was very helpful! I decided to try a sponge filter for my 75 gallon Goldfish tank.

@thethebananaweasel 3 года назад

Well spoken and super useful! Thanks!

@littleminime2147 2 года назад

Thanks a lot..always learning from all videos.

@aishaasya7438 Год назад

Thank you so much

@billgorsey8010 3 года назад

setting up 300 gallons made up of 4 tanks right now...i always take off the enitre hob and bring it to the wash area so no drips... been binge watching... glad i found this so early, 7am in alaska!

@24Revelation 3 года назад

Super helpful! Thank you!

@prashanthpradhan 3 года назад

Really helpful tips and also great way of recycling that water. Thanks again Cory.

@MagicMtK9 3 года назад

Cory, you're my FAVORITE!!!

@carl3459 2 года назад

Thank you!

@josephhenry9924 3 года назад

You learn a lot from this Channel.

@TXNLaurenMcN Год назад

I can't count the times I've watched this video and I always forget things that come next. This time I made notes, stopping after every step to write all the details down. Easy peasy this time, but I won't tell you how many times I looked over my notes. I know my little fish is happier. (Single betta in a 10 gallon tank.) Thank you so much for your videos. I've learned so much from you!

@hannahclevenger3124 3 года назад

I just tried this last night and my tank didn't look a mess right after a cleaning!

@jessiecooper8532 3 года назад

This channel rocks! Seriously helpful information!

@cichlidmama4191 3 года назад

Thank you!! I use all my aquarium water fory orange and guava tree!!! I'm so happy you said that!!

@justinewaison7894 3 года назад

Wanna get some of those sponges myself. Really enjoy Sunday videos!

@donnasmith2079 2 года назад

Great tips, Thank you

@sharronmiller451 3 года назад

Always love your information!!

@DancingHorseFarm1 3 года назад

That lovely brown water is awesome for watering plants! My plants are very happy and I never pour it down the drain.

@AquariumCoop 3 года назад

Yeah, I addressed it already that day with another video we filmed. Just didn't make the cut on this one.

@rach576 3 года назад

Awesome update to an essential video!!

@aquapuncture 3 года назад

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

@vihangaraveen8891 2 года назад

Youare the best man. Thanks for the brilliant content!

@graffaquatics3309 3 года назад

Thank you for this in the post I have done mine similar using a plastic container. But this looks easier so thank you for showing us how you do it.

@NOMAD-qp3dd 3 года назад

Thanks!

@mojimohammadee9102 3 года назад

thanks

@spidermonkey304 3 года назад

Thanks I bought sponge filter from you guys can’t wait to get my tank set up

@dprofessor3238 3 года назад

I use a icing bucket instead of a bag..lasts longer and really useful. Good vid

@OurWindow 3 года назад

I love the coop! Your vids have really helped me grow in the hobby!

@brendamiller8398 3 года назад

Great idea about to jump start a new aquarium. I hadn't realized that would work and I have 2 I'm going to be setting up soon! Thank you for the tip!

@aje8790 3 года назад

2 videos in one week and a ton of stuff from the second channel. Inconceivable!

@jimmygimbal 3 года назад

I know right. We’re going all in baby

@kasperaquatics 3 года назад

Thank you, Excellent Information. Your way makes a lot of sense.

@unholyorders82 3 года назад

Gracias Senor Cory

@TheeExecrationist 3 года назад

Great tutorial!