how long will it take for sponge filter to become active?

wozza · 04-28-2007, 06:17 PM

i want to set up a QT for my fish as they have white spot, no doubt due to the temp fluctuations im having as it nearly summer here, and causeing them stres.

but my question is if i put a spong filter in my display tank how long untill its active?

cheers james

**leebca** · 04-28-2007, 07:45 PM

Usually 3 to 8 weeks. Depends on circulation through the filter and how much wastes (ammonia and nitrites) pass through the sponge.

wozza · 04-28-2007, 08:04 PM

ok thanks lee ill stick it in 2marow then.

cheers, james

04-28-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
wozza Mayor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk, devon Posts: 879	how long will it take for sponge filter to become active? i want to set up a QT for my fish as they have white spot, no doubt due to the temp fluctuations im having as it nearly summer here, and causeing them stres. but my question is if i put a spong filter in my display tank how long untill its active? cheers james __________________ 65 US gal system BLAU 150NW in-sump skimmer 150w giesemann pendent 17 kgs of live rock Amphiprion ocellaris - Ocellaris clownfish Amphiprion percula - Percula clownfish Centropyge bispinosus - Coral beauty Pseudocheilinus hexataenia - Six line wrasse Zebrasoma scopas - Scopas tang Entacmaea quadricolor - BTA Tridacna derasa - Derasa clam 5 x Ceriths snails 10 x nass vibex snails 6 x Trochus snails Feather dusters Star polyps wozza's Aquarium Log

04-28-2007, 07:45 PM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,239	Re: how long will it take for sponge filter to become active? Usually 3 to 8 weeks. Depends on circulation through the filter and how much wastes (ammonia and nitrites) pass through the sponge. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

04-28-2007, 08:04 PM	#3
wozza Mayor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk, devon Posts: 879	Re: how long will it take for sponge filter to become active? ok thanks lee ill stick it in 2marow then. cheers, james __________________ 65 US gal system BLAU 150NW in-sump skimmer 150w giesemann pendent 17 kgs of live rock Amphiprion ocellaris - Ocellaris clownfish Amphiprion percula - Percula clownfish Centropyge bispinosus - Coral beauty Pseudocheilinus hexataenia - Six line wrasse Zebrasoma scopas - Scopas tang Entacmaea quadricolor - BTA Tridacna derasa - Derasa clam 5 x Ceriths snails 10 x nass vibex snails 6 x Trochus snails Feather dusters Star polyps wozza's Aquarium Log

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