hygger sponge filter in a 10gal?

[paarkrosis]

Has anyone used the hygger HG-908 sponge filter in their 10gal tank? Is it too big or about the right size? Also, how would you go about making the switch from a HOB to the sponge filter? Having them run at the same time and then remove the HOB after so many weeks?

[Guppysnail]

I have not run the hygger one but had one similar with dual sponge and ceramic balls in a 10  it always seemed “in your face” when looking at the tank to me  the way the fine sponge clogged it was a pain to clean for me  I switched to two Coop nano sponges one in each back corner  i was able to hide them more effectively and they got the job done. I would use 2 small with heavy bioload. Still less noticeable. yes run both for a few weeks or a month until the sponge is seasoned properly. Remove the hob but keep it in a bucket with an airstone for a day or so to be sure your sponges are doing the job  

Edit two small not medium 

Edited December 17, 2021 by Guppysnail

[Gideyon]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but what I would do is take out the HOB media, place it in the tank next to the sponge, and start running the sponge with the HOB off. 

I did that to my 10 when I switched off the HOB to use a sponge instead. Mine was fishless though.  It didn't affect my cycle.

[Gideyon]

Also, your substrate has bacteria as well. So removing the HOB won't completely crash your cycle. 

.... No experience with the hygger. I use the Aquarium co-op sponge for a 10. It is bigger than I'd like, but I really wanted to use less power.