CosmicAshhole Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Hello again. So I recently switched to using sponge filters instead of a hang on back filter and I've noticed that my water isn't as clear is it used to be? Is this normal for a sponge filter? Should I run both? Am I expecting too much to keep my tank clear? I have two albino corys and 1 king betta in the tank with 1-3 snails. My water tests are always great. It's a 10 gallon tank, I changed about 2.5 gallons out last night and cleaned the filter and it's still not super clear. 😞 Maybe I'm expecting too much? Edited May 4, 2021 by CosmicAshhole Photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 how recently did you change the filter out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicAshhole Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 4/29. So only a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Did you keep any filter media from the previous filter? I'd think the cloudy water would be bacterial bloom for the nitrifying bacteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 it may need a little more time to build its bacteria level up. no guarantee, but id give it a few more days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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