Aquarium Science Series: The Science Behind Cleaning Sponge Filters in Chlorinated Tap Water

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  • @PrimeTimeAquatics
    @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If you would like to learn more about how we clean our sponge filters check out this video: th-cam.com/video/jp49hdba0eY/w-d-xo.html
    If you want more Aquarium Science check out this video on how pH and temperature impact fish health: th-cam.com/video/JRMvgR8_sRo/w-d-xo.html
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    Here is the ASM Paper: aem.asm.org/content/aem/57/11/3399.full.pdf
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    • @davidsenger7694
      @davidsenger7694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've always cleaned my sponge filters like that. Now I feel better that someone else does it like me!

    • @woodworkerroyer8497
      @woodworkerroyer8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you done a video on how to clean a QT tank after a fish died in it from something?
      Would just doing a couple 100% water changes and running untreated tap water through the system for a couple 5 hours kill everything that needs killing? Or would it just ruin the cycle, and do nothing to whatever killed the fish? (He had ich, which I treated with salt, but died before it was totally cured. And I have no idea what killed him in the end.)

    • @aquienpuedainteresar4188
      @aquienpuedainteresar4188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@woodworkerroyer8497 I believe that he preferred to use a bleach solution to kill all pathogens and start from scratch. It will kill your cycle but it is the safest way.

    • @rebecca1207
      @rebecca1207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidsenger7694 I'm really happy that Jason did this video and explained why it is ok to clean this way. Because I do clean my filter this way also, I guess we aren't alone after all.

    • @MBBTigger1357
      @MBBTigger1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @David Senger. I just experimented cleaning the sponges from my hang on back filter with tap water. It is so much less time consuming for me to do it this way. It had no negative effects! Thanks for your comment. Sincerely, Marty Borst 🐠😁

  • @linh811
    @linh811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This man is a biology professor. NO amount of time you spend on the Internet will make you qualified to question him. MOST people don't even understand basic statistics.

  • @jdwilliams7249
    @jdwilliams7249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Definitely keep the science series vids coming! I love learning the “why” behind doing what we do! “Because it’s always been done that way” never sits well with me, as an answer! Thanks for another great video!

  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    36 years of cleaning filters this way and I have never had a tank crash.

  • @bellion028
    @bellion028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Feel Like Jason is one of the smartest hobbyists on youtube

    • @mikecovey4498
      @mikecovey4498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That’s cause he literally is

    • @MBBTigger1357
      @MBBTigger1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ Herman. I agree. I use to listen to another Live Stream but they don’t get to the point. Jason is a wizard when it comes to fish keeping.😃

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love the science.. behind the why 👍😁
      What Jason and Joanna bring us you can take it to the bank 🙏❤️

    • @Gk22632
      @Gk22632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think he’s the most qualified as far as education goes

  • @ThePythonPit
    @ThePythonPit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Thank you for being a hobbyist that uses science, instead of hear-say and old wives' tale. In addition, that you for the community you created and the members as well.

  • @seancallaghan9529
    @seancallaghan9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Felt like I was at work watching this. I’m a water plant operator and appreciate the insight you give your audience with our drinking water standards! You’ve got a new subscriber

  • @Artinthefeels
    @Artinthefeels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm so glad you covered this! I've been rinsing mine in tap water for 10+ years now without any issues. I've had a lady literally yell at me for it and call me all kinds of rude things. I wish all the people in the hobby would watch your videos! Also, I would LOVE to see more aquarium science videos 🤓

  • @janecre1025
    @janecre1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At last someone who talks sense. I am tired of hearing bad advice in the Facebook groups. I have been cleaning my filters under the tap for 35+ yrs and my tanks are flourishing

  • @PiedmontTropicals
    @PiedmontTropicals 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just saw this video. Great job! I work at a Waste Water Plant, which uses biological filtration. Its just a giant aquarium filter that filters millions of gallons of water a day. We do what we call "waisting" which helps get rid of the older bugs. Younger bugs do a better job of nitrification than older ones. So technically its good to kill off some of the bugs to make room for new ones.

  • @lynnducker
    @lynnducker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes please. More science. That was very informative.. I always have enjoyed knowing the science behind what I do.

  • @aqualoaquarium7195
    @aqualoaquarium7195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m so glad you covered this topic and it’s coming from someone with a legit scientific background with a reputable research article. Thanks!

  • @JStasia
    @JStasia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for that video and for the scientific data👍🙏

  • @corrosive72
    @corrosive72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have been washing my filters in the sink for 25yrs now and have never had a problem with it

    • @fleshanthos
      @fleshanthos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      35 years here

    • @shutitfukface
      @shutitfukface 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fleshanthos your mom here!

  • @onebluemonster239
    @onebluemonster239 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it when and experience and science come together and give practical advice especially in a world increasingly full of overnight ‘experts’

  • @jaredl2239
    @jaredl2239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love your scientific analysis and the studies you show us! Debunking myths, this series should be called FyshBusters.

  • @awilson1578
    @awilson1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Since I saw you do this I started with mine. Have had absolutely no issues.

  • @maggieyu6023
    @maggieyu6023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how you have insights that are against the grain and you educate us as to why and you show is how it works in your fish room. Ty!!!

  • @forteanfish
    @forteanfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video! As a social science teacher, I appreciate you backing up your claims with sources! I've been doing this forever too with no harm.

  • @elmee96
    @elmee96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love people that use facts!! Great video Jason.
    Too many people out their being selfnamed experts.

  • @wlawhead
    @wlawhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good stuff, love the info based in science and not the aquarium police who think tap water kills everything immediately, keep up the great work

  • @plantsandfish5512
    @plantsandfish5512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These science style videos are the reason I started watching your channel years ago. It was like finding gold getting information from an actual Biologist! I keep the dream alive that you’re going to create two separate channels, a fish nerd channel where you get deep into aquarium science and a second channel where you host family friendly videos with your lovely wife.

  • @farmert9679
    @farmert9679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent advise. Simply Excellent. You should be a teacher.

  • @josephortiz2978
    @josephortiz2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Game changer! Thanks Jason! I believe you single handedly just saved fish hobbyists a huge amount of time with regards to tank maintenance. Great stuff!

  • @wendihamlett105
    @wendihamlett105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the way you explain the science and rational of fish keeping. No high falutin snobbery. Love it that you take the time to edumicate us common folks. In all seriousness thank you!!! (yes I spelled it edumaicate on porpose lol)

  • @solarkingronnie711
    @solarkingronnie711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I use alot of spong filters and canister filter iv not been able to get everything clean in a bucket of tank water or 3.. I clean with tap water for ten years iv been@it for 40years# and no worries! Be safe! Enjoy the Aquarium Life!!#

  • @aquamind9996
    @aquamind9996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe in science! Love it when facts and logic are applied to common practices. Never be afraid to question why

  • @simplyamandarw
    @simplyamandarw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am new to fish keeping and I have always heard/read that tap water was a nono. This was video was so helpful!

  • @jamesmorningstar5217
    @jamesmorningstar5217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, we have been cleaning ours with tap water and people kept telling us that we were wrong. I liked seeing the science of it, thanks!

    • @MarliQQLuv
      @MarliQQLuv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad you didn't listen. I think people shouldn't offer their opinions unless you ask or indicated there was a problem.

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    44,000,000,000,000,000 thank yous for making this video. I have been cleaning my bio media this way for over 40 years and have never had a problem! Other studies will show that the thorough cleaning on a sponge will help new bacteria grow; and new bacteria is more efficient at the nitrifying process.
    You covered all the bases too! New tanks, bacteria everywhere, don’t clean everything at same time..... thank you! I will no longer have to write a book in comment sections anymore; I can simply say, Jason says....and give a link
    Did I say thank you???

  • @CherokeeAquatics
    @CherokeeAquatics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always had a rule as long as you don't rinse the sponge in tap water and do to big of a water change at the same time Then it won't remove to much and or deplete the total needed amount of bennificial bacteria to handle to the complete bio load in the system. Thank you for the video

  • @Trains-With-Shane
    @Trains-With-Shane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up for Science! I've always argued that a clogged sponge isn't very useful no matter how much bacteria there is in it. The only time I ever had pause to cleaning my filter media in tap water was when the chlorine content was so high that it smelled like swimming pool water. And I wasn't drinking that, either! lol. What I did in that instance was to fill up a small bucket, drop a little bit of water dechlorinate in, and then washed my filters. But I think I've only done that... twice.. in 2 decades. And it was more of just peace of mind rather than having to worry about re-running tests outside of my normal routine. I really appreciate the posting of the documents and their review, here!

  • @lots33ml
    @lots33ml 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This information is a game changer i was doing this for years before i found out it was wrong and dangerous and started to use tank water to clean my sponges. It made my maintenance a real pain in the a## now i know why i never lost anything and can go back doing things the way i was and make my life much easier. Thanks Jason see now this is exactly why i watch you're podcast. Later brother.

  • @dgstanks7447
    @dgstanks7447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, I’ve been cleaning the sponge filters in my shrimp tanks under the faucet as well for years without a problem.

  • @DoctorBiscuit
    @DoctorBiscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive video, I've been doing this for years cleaning in tap water and have never had a problem even though most TH-camrs will be against it. Nice to see what is actually happening in the science

  • @kylelockton56
    @kylelockton56 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 ppm chlorine water is on the very strong side as well. its around 1.2-1.5 ppm where I live so its gonna need a way longer contact time to kill all those beneficial bacteria. Great video, thanks for the content!!

  • @timw.8225
    @timw.8225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I`ve done it for decades with chlorinated water without an issue.
    I now have well water and still use this method with no problems.
    Good stuff !!!!

  • @gregghorner9107
    @gregghorner9107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep, I have rinsed filter media in tap water for 20 years not with no ill effects.
    A quick rinse and back in the filter it goes.
    I also don't agonize over the changing water being the exact temperature. No need, so long as it is reasonably close.

  • @Hayato234
    @Hayato234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually do 50% water changes when I clean my filters (so I just use that water for convenience) BUT I really appreciate this video and the science behind it! Many hobbyists are slow to adopt newer, better, ideas. Too often, advice is based on anecdotal evidence or laymen's 'logic' that isn't fully fleshed out or educated. It's something I've always been uncomfortable with.
    So please keep making videos like this! Let's push this hobby into the future!

  • @trueenvy245
    @trueenvy245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos where you directly reference study’s I absolutely love!

  • @nextdooraquatics5013
    @nextdooraquatics5013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use to clean the sponges in my canister with tap water, for years, until I read that I should be using tank water or dechlorinated water. Ironically, I never had a single issue in that tank. Great info as always. ❤️

  • @TharangaUdagedara
    @TharangaUdagedara 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, thanks for breaking it down. really helpful and what I most appreciate is you replying to comments as early as possible. Thanks again!

  • @soundpitchblack
    @soundpitchblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a biology major and doctorate level science based field (clinical) I love these series. Keep them coming!!!

  • @johnjwedrall4290
    @johnjwedrall4290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video . Gets filters cleaner, quicker and still safe for fish. 😊👍

  • @MBBTigger1357
    @MBBTigger1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started doing this technique based on one of your latest videos. I was a bit nervous but everything turned just as good as when I the clean the sponge in a 5 gallon of tank water. This process is much less time consuming. Thanks Jason! Sincerely, Marty Borst (P:S Some how I seemed to have lost my 10 month badge. 😢)

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder if you are no longer on the members list? Maybe double check?

    • @MBBTigger1357
      @MBBTigger1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics I will.

  • @SassyHippo
    @SassyHippo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet again loving it! To be fair I’m a big nerd. This was sciency enough without being out of reach. You also explain things very well. I’ll be reading this article as well. Thank you!

  • @lewashcliffe
    @lewashcliffe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, Jason, for this smart and tremendously helpful video. I've wondered about this myself, and you've done a great job of explaining. No more plastic bags! Thank you!

  • @lizzieb6311
    @lizzieb6311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for helping me become an “aquarist”. Your content is amazingly informative and you’re my go-to when I have a concern or need help. Exciting news... I just got my first Multis!!! Six wee little fish that I’ve been on a waiting list for about 10 months. Picked them up yesterday from Imperial Tropicals (I live about 10 miles from them) and they are already beginning to choose their shells and two are beginning to “landscape” their chosen areas. They are ADORABLE!!! I began with Guppies and Bettas and had such success with them I decided to take the leap to Cichlids. I live in a hard water, high PH region so I selected the Multis. I set up my 20 gal based upon your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @karenwolfsen
    @karenwolfsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this information. I also rinse in tap water and have never had an issue. Now I know why. Thank you.

  • @jeffstalter392
    @jeffstalter392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new science series is great. love this style of video. The science behind keeping fish is one of the reason I got started in the hobby

  • @MasterPhotographer
    @MasterPhotographer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing the “science” behind the reality of the situation!

  • @genxjason
    @genxjason 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the science based videos. Thanks!

  • @lukebfox
    @lukebfox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another very practical video, in my opinion you are probably one of the best aquatic youtubers out there

  • @rodneywalat8956
    @rodneywalat8956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely keep the Aquarium Science coming. I learn so much from your channel. Everyday I drool in anticipation of another video. You (and that includes Johanna's Small Scape channel) and Aquarium Co-Op are my favorite channels.

  • @finnwiggles28
    @finnwiggles28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU!! Follow the Science. LOL! This is how I've always cleaned my filters for the last 40 yrs...Zero issues.

  • @ReidDeCardes
    @ReidDeCardes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do appreciate this type of video. It’s important to understand the why behind the how

  • @patriziabeaucage258
    @patriziabeaucage258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been rinsing my all my spong filters in tap water since your last video on the subject and you are 100% right...there has been 0 negative side affects on my bb and my cycle. Thanks for another great video

  • @dlockwo2
    @dlockwo2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These Aq. Science Series videos are the best thing you've ever done - and that's already a really high bar. Thanks for helping to remove some of the nonsense and pseudoscience that surrounds some aspects of this hobby. You rock!

  • @greatlakestropicals5380
    @greatlakestropicals5380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for explaining this to people from a scientific standpoint. I have been keeping and breeding tropical fish as well as koi and goldfish for over 40 years and I always clean my filter media the same way you do using tap water. I maintain over 30 aquariums and a koi pond and have never had any issues using this method. I try to explain to people that they will not destroy their biological filtration during a brief rinse in tap water like you demonstrated. Thanks for the great information you provide to the hobby!

  • @aquienpuedainteresar4188
    @aquienpuedainteresar4188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this Aquarium Science Friday videos. Since you mentioned that you do this I being doing it myself with no problems.

  • @rachelschildman2327
    @rachelschildman2327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES! SCIENCE! Love to hear the science behind the hobby, thanks Jason!

  • @RichsDYI
    @RichsDYI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    7 years keeping fish and I’ve always cleaned them in the sink. Never had any issues.

  • @DeformedDevices
    @DeformedDevices 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. LOVE the real science, chemistry and biology to understand the process. Important to understand the complete process.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciated this video Jason. Today I was doing maintenance on my daughter's aquarium and I needed this. Thank you for all you doing share! 👍💯🙏❤️🌿🐟🌿

  • @jro303ortega
    @jro303ortega 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still want to take the animal behavior collage aquarium maintenance course and continue learning everything including saltwater and ponds. I like this kind of video thank you!

  • @dl3688
    @dl3688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent!!! Love when science shows us the proper way!

  • @FlyingBystander
    @FlyingBystander 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I clean my sponge filters in the vacuum of space. Sometimes you just have to be sure.
    Great info as always. Cheers

  • @adkgaladkgal1799
    @adkgaladkgal1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thank you this makes cleaning my sponges so much easier, thank you very much!

  • @markhunter2244
    @markhunter2244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good to know. Really enjoying these informative Friday video’s 🤓

  • @carlowehermosa956
    @carlowehermosa956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great scientific share Jason! It makes a lot of sense coz bacterias live everywhere inside our tanks! Thank you!👍🏼

  • @frankschindler7073
    @frankschindler7073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ! You are the first person I have heard saying this. Thank God because it has been what I've always preached and been judged for my beliefs. Great video as always 🇨🇦 you have my love 👍 in a fish way .... Lol

  • @aloratalyn
    @aloratalyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For over 20 years I've kept fish, and have always rinsed my filter media with the tap. The filter is my mechanical filtration, and the tank contents are my biological.

    • @EirikrThorvaldsson
      @EirikrThorvaldsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is my thinking and ultimately why the articles about chloramine and bacteria aren’t really relevant. You could replace your filter media completely every day and your tank will still be cycled because you would just force all the bacteria to live in other high flow areas of your tank.

  • @VisualAiz
    @VisualAiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This explanation reminds me of time dependent microbial killing in pharmacology when we talk about pharmakodynamics. Great video sir!

  • @michellep3814
    @michellep3814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am getting flashbacks to when I used to he in my summer college courses, but I love the video. I found it very helpful.

  • @adkgaladkgal1799
    @adkgaladkgal1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes please more aquarium science, very helpful, appreciate it, better understanding is better!

  • @wrmaldonado
    @wrmaldonado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use rodi in 2g buckets to clean my sponge filters.

  • @noelbrucker135
    @noelbrucker135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely enjoying the science series! And definitely going to start making my life and filter maintenance a little easier based on this...

  • @ds755
    @ds755 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. It is so great to see the science behind why.🎉

  • @thebiotopes
    @thebiotopes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jason, thanks for this video! I have done the same thing for years and have never had any issues. I appreciate you giving the science behind the practical. Keep it up!

  • @justinavery4047
    @justinavery4047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad I don't have to save old dirty tank water anymore. I will probably get around to cleaning my sponge filter more often now too.

  • @davidriddick4905
    @davidriddick4905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the use of science in your videos. If you think about it, our aquariums are the result of an effective science experiment.

  • @Coyne.Wilcox
    @Coyne.Wilcox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are exactly the kinds of videos I need! Thank you!

  • @bobvance9912
    @bobvance9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent breakdown! Yes, more please!

  • @montesmith5488
    @montesmith5488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you are covering the science

  • @alphabetgrow1040
    @alphabetgrow1040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome content, we can almost always learn something new in this hobby. Chloramine is much less caustic than pure chlorine. I watch fishman, he doesn't use water conditioners with his 25-33% water changes the density is low enough for his filtration to consume the chloramine. He's a DYI guru getting into a bunch of testing recently (highly recommend if that's allowed)

  • @cichlidman559
    @cichlidman559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do this all the time never had issue
    Thanks

  • @katieeaton2409
    @katieeaton2409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video! Love learning the science behind the hobby and not just an opinion. How we clean our sponge filters has been a debate between hubby and myself for a while. You have just proven him correct! Guess it’s his way from now on!

  • @brianlaniewicz3101
    @brianlaniewicz3101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for incorporating some science into your videos, not just this one but others as well! Greatly appreciated.

  • @ejfishes7610
    @ejfishes7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do the same process Jason, never had any issues. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @EirikrThorvaldsson
    @EirikrThorvaldsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video but I have a few questions.
    In the second article you cited they were dealing specifically with chloramines but I think most municipal tap water also includes chlorine. I wonder if chlorine might have a significantly different effect on the active bacteria.
    Also. I see that in the video you are not using any high surface area filter media. Just sponges and floss from what I can tell. Since the primary purpose of those filters is to provide physical filtration and flow. The vast majority of your bacteria are growing elsewhere. In an established tank like the one you demonstrated you could comfortably replace all the floss and sponges with new ones and I wouldn’t expect a significant problem. And if you were doing it weekly you would see no issues at all since the bacteria would all be elsewhere in your tank. Would you be similarly comfortable to rinse out the bio media in a large, high flow, external filter in a well established tank. In this situation you would expect find a much higher concentration of bacteria on the filter media than elsewhere in the tank unlike with a sponge filter.
    Finally do you see any advantage to rinsing in chlorinated water or is it just convenience. Since most people are and should be doing regular water changes as well why wouldn’t we rinse our filter media in tank water?
    Annoyingly long comment I know but thanks for your time..

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good questions!
      1) Chlorine is even less stable than chloramines so it should be less of an issue.
      2) The fine sponge filters we use contain a lot of surface area and in most cases the tank still houses a lot of microbes.
      3) It's convenience - it does a much better job of actually getting the waste out so that the sponge filter can do a better job of mechanical filtration.

    • @travisjvega
      @travisjvega 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics Your title says using chlorinated water but you only address chloramine in the video. Chlorine kills bacteria more readily. Water providers that use chloramine will switch to chlorine periodically to kill off biofilm that has developed in their pipes. As of 2019 about half of the public water supply uses chloramine vs chlorine.

  • @waterkeeping2939
    @waterkeeping2939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I for one really enjoy the sciencey (if that's not a word it can be for this post) videos. They're great for debunking myths.

  • @darrylmoore5847
    @darrylmoore5847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was really interesting. I love the deeper science videos.

  • @michaelwigen1360
    @michaelwigen1360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thumbs up on your science videos, more please.

  • @jennifermartin506
    @jennifermartin506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see all that beautiful stuff that is good for my potted plants going down the drain. Love these educational videos.

  • @kelleyforeman
    @kelleyforeman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, Jason! I rinse my filter under the tap, too.

  • @KaveManAquatics
    @KaveManAquatics 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that’s some awesome info! And thanks for showing the “science” behind it. Aka proof lol that’s why I love this hobby, always learning and growing. 💪

  • @MikeyB4ume
    @MikeyB4ume 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I love the deep dive into the science.

  • @anthonyragan2696
    @anthonyragan2696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. This is the kind of video I come to TH-cam for.

  • @goozzfraaabaa
    @goozzfraaabaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely enjoy learning the science behind marine biology. Long time hobbyist. 👍

  • @johnnyl1951
    @johnnyl1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome information. I've started doing the same thing with my filter then put a few drops of aquarium starter bacteria. Please keep up the science series. You guys are the best!