Sponge Filter

[DoctorWhoLuver]

I'm still confused about the sponge filter. From what I read it needs to be connected to an air stone? Would this work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
And an airline tubing is a siphon? Lol; sorry I've been trying to find answers, but I'm still so confused XD.

[shellieca]

If you purchase a pre-made sponge filter you wouldn't need an airstone, if you make your own then some people use an air stone inside the sponge. The airline is sometimes used for a siphon when people make their own siphon.

pre-made sponge filters:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...fm?pcatid=3954

[DoctorWhoLuver]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=A7SIQ2Y2T11UM
Okay; so would it just be this and nothing else?

[shellieca]

You would still need the airline, air pump & control valve.

[DoctorWhoLuver]

http://www.amazon.com/Tetra-77851-Wh...words=air+pump
http://www.amazon.com/Jardin-Plastic...=control+valve
Would these be okay? and if I use a siphon tube for an air tube?

[shellieca]

That is the air pump I have & it comes with a valve.
You should also get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/MR-Aqua-Plasti...=one+way+valve
It prevents water from backflowing in the air pump if water should get into the airline.

[DoctorWhoLuver]

Okay thanks a ton!! :)

[shellieca]

Good luck with it. I love my sponge filters.

You may want to something like this little kit on hand just in case:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...AvailInUS%2FNo

[DoctorWhoLuver]

Oh that sounds good. Thanks! :)