Tinyfellows Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Generally speaking is it best to get as much surface area for good bacteria to grow in the filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 in general, yes more surface are for good bacteria is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyfellows Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Should I try and fill all the empty space in the filter with sponges or ceramic medium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 The Co-Op has a good video about optimizing HOBs with coarse sponge (I'm assuming you're asking about HOBs, but this really goes for any filter). It really comes down to personal preference. I've used those plastic scrubbies you can buy at Walmart with success. Some people have used crushed lava rock. Just anything that's porous with lots of surface area will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyfellows Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Awesome thanks yes I am using a hob just trying to maximize my bacteria in my 5 gallon planted tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 It's always a compromise between surface area and maintenance. You can get a ton of area from fine sponge but you'll be cleaning out clogged sponge all the time. clogged sponge isn't doing anything for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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