Obvious Question on Sponge Filters?

Hi everyone,

Every video I watch on discus, pretty much, and especially breeders, have sponge filters running in each tank. I get the simplicity, it makes a lot of sense. I'm just curious, having never noticed them before researching my first discus tank attempt, how do you cycle a new tank, with a new sponge filter? Same as any other method of filtration, or is there a knack? Bare in mind I have no existing, mature media for seeding, so this is right from the top. Or bottom :grin:

Thanks in advance.

Exactly the same way. Or you could just check with your local hobbyist community and see if anyone else has a sponge. Here in the Twin Cities, I offer seeded sponges to any hobbyist free of charge.

Willie

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Originally Posted by Willie

Exactly the same way. Or you could just check with your local hobbyist community and see if anyone else has a sponge. Here in the Twin Cities, I offer seeded sponges to any hobbyist free of charge.

Willie

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Hi Willie, thanks for the response :)

I've posted a request for mature media on a UK forum, but no offers as yet. I also tried my LFS, and they gave me some bacteria balls, which I think is the same as putting Seachems Stability in there?

If nothing comes up I'll just have to follow the HH ammonia route, which is fine I guess. As a first timer, I'm just bursting with the excitement of seeing my discus swimming around, but want to do things right.

Thanks again, Rob