covering the sponge filters

[pennex1]

Don't know if anyone had done this but i have seen questions on how to get the fries to attach when using a black sponge filter in the tank. As an idea to use some spare whisper filter bags i had laying around, i took a new Whisper filter replacement filter bag cut the sealed end off and slipped over the black sponge filter, fits perfect and tight. Works perfect. Kind of like a prefilter for a sponge filter.

here is a pic
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x205/pennex2112/20121229_222128_zps6fd6febb.jpg

[Poco]

Believe it or not, I was thinking about the exact same thing :D

[rickmiles]

I guess I lucked out..There first spawn and so far it looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTJmR6mvWfA&feature=youtu.be

Rick

[cubert]

that seems like a great idea, even tho i'm not trying to breed discus! I have some random tetra filters lying around, i might try that, won't hurt.

[timmy82]

I tried that on a 1st batch and ended up loosing quiet a few getting tangled in the white sock as the fibers are too course. I now just pull the sponge for few hours or so if they having problems with attachment and just leave the air on a little. Seems to work better for me and no lost fry.

[RogueDiscus]

Wish I'd thought to look for this a week ago. My new batch of wrigglers all attached to the sponge. I shook them off this morning and removed the sponge. I think they settled in on the silicone, but at least the parents are interested in them again. I don't know how many I have left and I hope they survive. Can't wait to get home from work and see.
Steve

[DLock3d]

I don't use sponges anymore but this is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[yim11]

I use cheese cloth.

[DonMD]

Don't know if anyone had done this but i have seen questions on how to get the fries to attach when using a black sponge filter in the tank. As an idea to use some spare whisper filter bags i had laying around, i took a new Whisper filter replacement filter bag cut the sealed end off and slipped over the black sponge filter, fits perfect and tight. Works perfect. Kind of like a prefilter for a sponge filter.

here is a pic
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x205/pennex2112/20121229_222128_zps6fd6febb.jpg

That's a great idea, but looking at the diameter of the base of your sponge filter and the size of the white bag, I think you're using a fairly small sponge. I don't think that bag would fit over my filters. I read an earlier post of someone using white nylon stockings, but I've successfully used cheese cloth in the past. Glad it's working out for you.

[Trier20]

You think you could use a sock filter for a sump and slip it over the sponge and then tie it off with butchers twine?