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is it okay for my sponge filter2007-11-24 23:37:42

i always reuse the sponge by cleaning it with treated water..will the good bacteria still in there and is it good for the fish?

i've done this for almost a year now and the fish looks fine and always hungry.

Answers:

actully tht is really good so you dont kill the good bactirea.

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nothing wrong with that - twelve months means you have probably got the best out of it, I tend to replace about then but always wash and store the old as back-up

(never had to use them) I don't even use treated water!

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rinse it in a bucket with some tank water in when you do your water changes.

don't clean it too much.

you sound like you are on the right track :)

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That's what I do to all my sponges and cartridges. I don't understand why people throw them out, not only are they wasting money to buy new ones but they are throwing out the bacteria that's keeps their tank healthy.

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should be fine I would use the old water from the tank when you do a water change that way you don't lose any bact. from the treatment chemicals, but up to you.