These are soft and pose no threat to delicate fins i recommend getting one if you have any issues with the intake sponge this comes with

These are soft and pose no threat to delicate fins i recommend getting one if you have any issues with the intake sponge this comes with  Read Less

I like that it came with the intake sponge

I like that it came with the intake sponge  Read Less

Follow the advice of another reviewer with the pictures

Follow the advice of another reviewer with the pictures  Read Less

The gravel was difficult too so when we ended up with the diatoms reappearing i decided to replace everything in the tank inclu...  Read More

The gravel was difficult too so when we ended up with the diatoms reappearing i decided to replace everything in the tank including the filter  Read Less

I set this up and used a seeded sponge from my aquaclear 30

I set this up and used a seeded sponge from my aquaclear 30  Read Less

I put an inexpensive coarse foam sleeve over the intake as a prefilter and cut slices of media sheets to fit in the media compartment

I put an inexpensive coarse foam sleeve over the intake as a prefilter and cut slices of media sheets to fit in the media compartment  Read Less

Failure idk why the 1st one i bought just stopped working

Failure idk why the 1st one i bought just stopped working  Read Less

I also customized mine with aquaclear sponge and ceramic media

I also customized mine with aquaclear sponge and ceramic media  Read Less