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Post Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:32 pm   using regular household sponges in a xp3 filter

can you use these in them?
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:06 am   

I don't see why not. Depending on the type of sponge, it may reduce your flow. I was even thinking about using one of those green scrubby pads myself.
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:08 am   

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forum ... hp?t=88677

Look at this link. It will give you some info on what to use and what not to use for filter media. I think it will answer your question.
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:00 pm   

hmm ok... it kinda does answer my question. thanks lantic :D
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:45 pm   

nice link. thanks Lantic.
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:03 pm   

You are welcome!
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