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alxjss
10-18-2007, 10:12 PM
HI EVERYONE. Here i am w another ?. When do u replace a sponge? I have one in for about 3 mo. When I squeeze it, it doesn't bounce back. Does this mean its old? How long do they last. Info would be great. I am about to order some stuff, so I will put this on my list if need be.
Thanks
kaceyo
10-19-2007, 09:48 AM
I've got sponges here that are 2 yrs old, and they are over due for replacing. Yours are just getting broken in. Sometimes if they don't bounce back it's because they're full of gunk. I've also noticed that some are just made of softer sponge and don't hold their shape as well. If it feels somewhat heavy when your done cleaning it theirs probably still alot of waste in it. It should feel fairly light when done rinsing.

Kacey
Tropical Haven
10-19-2007, 11:18 AM
Your sponges should last you for many years. I have some that I use right now and they are 10 years old.
CARY_GLdiscus
10-19-2007, 12:55 PM
Never!
alxjss
10-19-2007, 07:07 PM
Never!

ok Cary, how long do u keep ur sponges?
Rod
10-20-2007, 10:43 PM
Never!

right on!

Unless you breed uaru, the fry will eat them for you :D
Ryan
10-24-2007, 12:09 PM
right on!

Unless you breed uaru, the fry will eat them for you :D

:laugh: This is so true. I had to replace both of my Hydro 4's after raising my group of Uaru because they mangled the sponges. My discus also went crazy with them when they started spawning but luckily they switched to the glass and heaters instead.

Otherwise, most sponges are sturdy and last a long time. I've had some of my Hydro sponges for a few years now.
Moon
10-24-2007, 12:27 PM
right on!

Unless you breed uaru, the fry will eat them for you :D

That's good to know. I just pick up some Uaru last weekend.
Joe
Ryan
10-24-2007, 12:40 PM
Joe, they will eat everything. Adults will even attempt to chew up plastic plants. They eat a lot and like both veggie matter and meatier stuff.
pcsb23
10-25-2007, 09:23 AM
right on!

Unless you breed uaru, the fry will eat them for you :D
I've seen big plecs make a mess of sponges too.:bandana:
saroberts
10-25-2007, 12:07 PM
If you do not know what an UARU is(Like me). Look here:

http://www.gcca.net/fom/Uaru_amphiacanthoides.htm
White Worm
10-25-2007, 07:14 PM
I havent replaced a sponge yet. Going on 3 yrs with mine. I dont have any eating machines in my tank though so I should be able to keep them another 3 yrs :D