can you make your own sponge filter?

[freestylez_14]

can you use the filter you make it yourself and will it be as good as the one you bought at store? thanks

[ShinShin]

Yes, you can. Buy some foam block, cut to size. Wet and freeze, then drill appropriate size hole for lift tube. When thawed and dry, silcone to slate. Cut 3/4" tubing for lift tube to the length you want it and drill a whole in it just large enough to insert flexable airline tubing. Be sure you get untreated foam.

Mat

[rickztahone]

the lg sponge filters i buy are like 10 dollars

[Apistomaster]

Most people who keep many tanks are going to look for ways to save some cash and many enjoy the DYI fun aspect. I experiment a lot but in my old age I like my sponge filters to come from a factory that makes replacement sponges available.