Hang-on-Back vs Sponge Filter – Which is Better?

Find out how I rank my 2 favorite filters for a nano tank that holds 20 gallons or less. 🐟 SUBSCRIBE so you won’t miss my latest video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoNEF64ijgxK6OSTwdHOFA?sub_confirmation=1 🌿 BECOME A MEMBER for bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoNEF64ijgxK6OSTwdHOFA/join 🛒 MATERIALS I USED (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions from their links.) ▶ Hang-on-back (HOB) filter: https://amzn.to/3qQwcXN ▶ Pre-filter sponge (to prevent fry from entering filter): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/sponge-filters ▶ Foam filter media (for mechanical filtration): https://amzn.to/37IK7HR ▶ Bio rings (for biological filtration): https://amzn.to/2NAmRF5 ▶ Purigen (for chemical filtration): https://amzn.to/37DTiJG ▶ Filter floss (for fine mechanical filtration): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/fine-poly-pad ▶ Sponge filter: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-coarse-sponge-filter ▶ Air stone: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/never-clog-air-stone ▶ Airline tubing: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-black-airline-tubing ▶ Check valve: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/check-valve ▶ USB nano air pump: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/usb-nano-air-pump ▶ Aquatop AP-50 air pump: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquatop-air-pump ▶ USB battery supply (for power outages): https://amzn.to/37JrFPp 📚 RESOURCES ▶ The BEST Aquarium Filter for BEGINNERS? https://youtu.be/InbCavlRaGs ▶ How to Install a Sponge Filter + 3 Bonus Tips: https://youtu.be/BS7gIHUkhuo ▶ How to Clean a Sponge Filter + 3 Bonus Tips: https://youtu.be/AxX3Byy7cAg ▶ How My HOB Filter Flooded My Hardwood Floors: https://youtu.be/rhQTGdiWuRs ▶ Noisy Aquarium Air Pump FIX That Actually Works! https://youtu.be/3JNcwZC-1To 🦐 EXTRAS ▶ Instagram: https://instagram.com/girltalksfish ▶ Merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/girltalksfish ATTRIBUTION Music from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/2earpi/ (if you use my referral link, I get 1 month free 😀) 0:00 Comparison of hang-on-back vs. sponge filters for nano tanks 0:32 Cost comparison 1:44 Appearance and noise level 4:09 Ease of filter installation 4:46 Filtration effectiveness and customization 7:08 Ease of filter maintenance 7:45 Lack of problems with sponge vs. HOB filters 10:23 Robustness and lifespan of filters 11:22 Final results of HOB and sponge filter comparison #girltalksfish #nanofish #plantedaquarium