Duke Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I’ve got my 10 gallon betta tank up and running added 3 live plants and my sponge filter with a betta conditioner going to let it cycle before adding my betta fish. Was wondering how often to clean the sponge filter I’m new to this system my other 10 gallon is a hang on filter. Ive seen where you rinse the sponge out with the tank water in a bag video was Cory lol anyways any suggestions or ideas can help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua junky Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 One betta in a ten gallon! Me personally maybe once every 3 months if not 6! Depends mostly on your feeding habits! Have you ever paid attention to sponge filters in most fish stores or even in Cory's vids? They are usually covered in algae. As long as it's still got good flow I'd roll with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I clean my sponge filter once a month 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Matt Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 More messy foods will require more cleaning than less messy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I would clean the sponge filter after 3 months and if it isn't very dirty I would let it go 6 months. With only one fish and live plants chances are you don't even need that filter....but its nice to get the bubbles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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