Reddit reviews XINYOU XY-2822 Air Pump Double Sponge Water Filter for Aquarium (1-Pack)

The 0.7 gallon will likely kill him fairly quickly. I wouldn't hold off too long.

You can do a little bit to make what you've got a bit better. Consider daily water changes (using the conditioner and making sure to temperature match the incoming water). Also make sure to keep the cube at as warm and as stable a temperature as possible (fighters prefer 25-27 degrees C). Ultimately though there's not really much you can do with it (even with the extra work it's far from ideal). I'd recommend an upgrade ASAP.

If budget is a problem, you can use a plastic tub (clean, but without any residue from soap, etc. I recommend new tubs or ones that have been used to store clean, dry stuff (books, etc) only) as a tank. Filters can be had for dirt cheap (like this plus a $10 air pump from petsmart, etc). Heaters are an item you probably shouldn't cheap out on (I like these ones); because you really don't want a heater failure. That will give you a basic, livable situation from that you can then work on over time.

*edit: fixed link

ITS A TRAP - or at least it seems like a gamble with a sketchy newly built website (registered 2 weeks ago), a decent company would've put a little more effort into a business name than "4aquarium" the site is nothing but generic ebay/no-name products...their facebook is like 2 days old...

As someone mentioned below it was "free" but had $5.50 shipping...

Here is the same product for $3.92 plus free shipping on Amazon.

It has this high quality about us section..."The 4aquarium.com shop was created to help people to get a aquarium stuff easiest way."

Plus this website is getting posted by some sketchy reddit user that uses multiple accounts to spam his youtube channel all day.
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Necessities

api liquid test kit

sponge filter

airline tubing for sponge filter

air pump for sponge filter

thermometer

fluval spec v kit. Comes with filter, decent light that can grow some lowlight plants, idk what else but I hear it's pretty good, I would look around on other sites to find it cheaper

dechlorinator if you don't already have it

heater, I happen to live somewhere where the temperature of my tank floats right in the bettas range, but if this isn't the case for you then you'll need a heater

You'll need something for a lid, can't find anything on amazon but you have a few options: going to a petstore and looking for a 5 gallon lid, going to other websites to look, or making a DIY lid, which can be done with greenhouse panels, or even wood if you don't mind cutting.

Substrate is optional, but if you want it you can either get pool filter sand, which you can find at your local Home Depot or lowes (assuming you're in the US), you'll have to rinse it first but it's really cheap, $8 for 50lb which is more than enough.

I would buy the tank in person at a store or on some site like Craigslist where you can find used tanks for cheap

Also, don't forget to cycle your tank, if you don't know what that is I would do some research on it, it's possibly the most important thing in keeping any aquatic creature

Off the top of my head, will continue to edit to add stuff

I use this in my ten gallon and a supplemental filtration in my 40. The sponges are great, just tug them off and rinse them out without disturbing anything else. A pump and airline is all you should need.

Also I recommend getting a 10g since they are probably cheaper and more stable since you have a larger volume of water. And stable water means a higher survival rate of your shrimp.

For example here:
10 Gallon tank for 14,99 http://www.petsmart.com/fish/supplies/aquariums-and-stands/aquariums/grreat-choice-10-gallon-glass-aquarium-2831264.html

A double sponge filter which is good for twice the aquarium volume (cleaner water double sponge is double bacteria). for 3,99
https://www.amazon.com/XY-2822-Double-Sponge-Filter-Aquarium/dp/B005VAFGKI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478978662&sr=8-5&keywords=sponge+filter

An air pump for 5,59
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YJ4N6/ref=pd_sim_199_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CWY7AKPMJBQJY3AXT7X2

25 feet tubing 3.23
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002563MW/ref=pd_sim_199_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CWY7AKPMJBQJY3AXT7X2

14,49 for a heater
https://www.amazon.com/Submersible-Aquarium-Heater-Freshwater-Saltwater/dp/B017UK0ZUW/ref=sr_1_25?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1478978931&sr=1-25-spons&keywords=10+g+heater&psc=1

That's twice the size for 42,40. You will only need to buy a light and those can be as cheap or expensive as you want but this not required and purely aesthetic again.

It depends on you personal preferences;

• sponge filters (like this one powered by an airpump.
  
  
• HOB filters like this one
  
  
• or and internal filters with a spray bar (I use this one, with a different sponge).
  
  I really like sponge filters and internal filters since they fit in nearly every tank. Sponge filters are cheap and really gentle, but they do make a bit of noise. Internal filters have more flow, but are (in my experience) very silent. You can easily baffle them by placing some sponge over the spray bar.

You should tell us what kind of tank (or filter) it is, there could be known solutions how to deal with this. You can make a new thread with tank name in the title, to get more to the point answers.

Sounds like AIO (all in one tank, with back chambers). If so, turning off the return pump and adding pieces of sponge to cover any openings should solve the problem, and, for filtration, add either small HOB (power filter, hang on the back of the tank, like Azoo Mignon and similar filters, or Marine Slim S10, all with intake protectors and baffles for slowing flow, if necessary) or 1-2 sponge filters with air pump, in opposite ends of the tank (this kind was best for me). Double air valve allows regulate flow.

The first link is the just a little larger than the second, They both use an air pump. And I forgot to say I use saltyshrimp gh and kh as the remineralizer. Most tap water is fine for ghost or red cherry shrimp though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005VAFGKI/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505891587&sr=8-5&keywords=sponge%2Bfilter&dpPl=1&dpID=41UvHBkfssL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0056XVF82/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505891637&sr=8-3&keywords=sponge+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=41dqWo%2BtSBL&ref=plSrch

I barely started using flourish and excel so I can't attest to their usefulness. I have some bb algae and my plants weren't doing so well. Flourish should help, i've heard/read some great things about it seachem(flourish manufacture) also creates specific liquid nutrients like flourish iron, flourish magnesium, etc.

If I were you i'd use regular flourish(it's your choice if you also want to use excel) and see if your plants makes a comeback after a month.

Also if you're interested in the wasteland method this video gives a detailed explanation how to start it.

The best thing about sponge filters is that they are dirt cheap! If you already have a filter for that tank and are adding it just for the extra filtration and added circulation, and if you have an airpump rated for a ~20G, this XY-2822 would work perfectly.

Never used one before but something like this might work for you.

Sponge filter

Basically runs off an air pump and the sponge collects debris. It'll need cleaning but a combo unit like this sounds about what you're after.

There's also this unit but it's designed for larger tanks.

If you want some more interesting creatures in your tank I'd suggest ghost shrimp. Add them first and then introduce the beta. If he's already established territory he'll be more likely to defend it.

If you do run into problems they cost less than 50 cents per shrimp.

Not sure if we are allowed to link to Amazon, but I have two of these in my tank and I am liking them a lot.

I really like the bactosurge sponges because they are very fine and tend to polish the water. Problem is they are meant for like 30g and are pretty big. :/. Honestly If you are doing chili rasboras and nano fish, I would get one of those dual-ones that sit on the side of the glass (This style https://www.amazon.com/XY-2822-Double-Sponge-Filter-Aquarium/dp/B005VAFGKI/). This could easily support a 20gal tank.

I bought this one for my 20g quarantine/hospital tank. Gets the job done and was fairly cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VAFGKI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don't bother buying a hang on back or something fancier, for just snails buy an air pump and a sponge filter. Definitely fill the tank all the way, and you'll want to do water changes every few weeks (maybe 10%) once the filter is in. Do you have any idea what kind the snails are, if not would you provide a picture.

Someone down the thread suggested a bare bottom tank, and I would recommend the opposite. With sand many snails will burrow and forage for food and what not. Also if you get a filter going, then the poop won't settle so much and will also degrade. That way you shouldn't need to clean the bottom, just change a bit of water every once in a while

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004PB8SMM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1521640650&sr=8-5&keywords=aquarium+air+pump&dpPl=1&dpID=417Lgh1JmoL&ref=plSrch

And

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005VAFGKI/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1521640748&sr=8-13&keywords=sponge+filter

I use this in my 5 gallon tank and it works beautifully! A little hard to keep pressed up against the corner, but functional: amazon link. Very useful for small tanks.

Alternatively, there's this sponge filter with two sponges, so you can clean one at a time (swish in old tank water) and prevent from ruining your cycle, but it's big. Huge. I've seen a fair share of books smaller than this thing. I can squeeze it into my 10 gallon tank, though it's an issue of height, not width.

Edit: The dimensions for the second filter are not given. The large, two sponge filter measures at about (not less than) 9 height x 6 width x 2 depth, in inches.

I really need some help cycling my first tank! It's 10 gallons, planted, and has a [large sponge filter](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VAFGKI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I have been cycling it for close to three weeks now, and my reading for today was about 0-.2 ppm ammonia, 3 ppm nitrite, and 80 ppm nitrate, [here](https://imgur.com/a/DEhuSzn) is my water test result. I know the nitrite and nitrate are way too high, but I am not sure what to do. Maybe my filter isn't enough? Maybe I need to wait more? What level can I add my betta at? Do I continue to add ammonia even thought the nitrite and nitrate are so high? Please help!! I can answer any more questions and add pictures or information that helps, I'm just very lost. I just want Roberto to be happy

Here is the mobile version of your link

i would recommend you go with the other type of sponge filters with a solid sponge with a tube in the middle, but if you have to have this kind, maybe go with this one:

https://www.amazon.com/XY-2822-Double-Sponge-Filter-Aquarium/dp/B005VAFGKI/

it has a bigger sponge and more surface area for bacteria to grow.

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these types are better:

https://www.amazon.com/XY-380-Aquarium-Biochemical-Sponge-Filter/dp/B0051XIN78/

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buy an air pump and air tube, connect the air tube to pump and filter. that simple.

How big is the dual sponge filter? I use one of these in my 10 gallon. On the amazon page, it's rated for 20 gallons and would be good enough as the only filter in the tank. They're nice because you can rinse one of the sponges during a water change and not the other, as to not risk killing off all beneficial bacteria in the sponges.

If you bought the smaller version of the sponge filter, the version with only one suction cup, then I might consider using bother filters. Some will say it may be enough for a 10 gallon but I'm just personally a little iffy on that. It ddefinitely doesn't hurt to use both filters anyway. "Over filtration" isn't a bad thing to do.

So two of these, one of the air pump you linked, and some air pump line will be enough filtration for 29g?

Eco grow has fertilizer which could be bad.... Also, We just have full spectrum lights on arms like this. We have a 10 gallon and we have 2 on this. LOTS of plants!

Also, I would suggest buying a big pump and getting two or three sponge filters so they're redundant and you can clean them well. I'd consider some of these. They are kinda big though. Probably the least expensive form of filter and the biggest bang for your buck. I do like the industial look...

Here is the desktop version of your link

Not saying you can't use that one, just not familiar with it. I know for certain that there are no openings on a sponge large enough for fry to get into. While yours is probably safe, I can't say that with any certainty. Sponge filters are standard for fry tanks and are very inexpensive. I use this one on a couple of tanks currently: https://www.amazon.com/XY-2822-Double-Sponge-Filter-Aquarium/dp/B005VAFGKI