WillC

@StreetwiseI am in the process of getting order together. Two mediums for my 40g are in the basket. And thanks to all the feedback on here... two nano pumps... Worst case scenario, I can swap those out if something happens or add a HOB/Canister later.

@HotTunaCartel I love the idea with the powerhead! @CalmedByFish What pump/filter systems work well for you? It's amazing how different sounds affect folks. @Atitagain I looked at the linear piston style setups to run my three tanks a 40 & 2 10s, but didn't find a configuration that wasn't overkill our loud for a bedroom. lol. Thanks everyone for the feedback! Will

My first post in the forum. I have been planning my upcoming 40 breeder tank for the last few months. Filtration is what I am stuck on I've never used sponge filters and want to play around with at least growing out my planted tank with them. I can always upgrade to a canister or HOB in the future before I add fish. What life span are folks getting out of their nano usb air pumps when used as a daily sponger filter air source? After reading reviews on AC's page and other venues, I am wondering if they are meant to be used long term. What other pumps are folks using for single tank setups? I'm looking for something that will last and is quiet. I still plan on ordering a nano or two for qt tanks/power outages. Also, I am aware of the newer Coop powerhead, but it sounds like it might push too much flow and I didn't see where it's out put could be slowed down. Thanks for any feedback. I never knew picking a filter could be such a difficult confusing decision. lol. Luckily, Cory's videos made picking my light source out super easy. Will