Vpier Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have never purchased or looked into purchasing this type of filter but is this a good price? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056XVF82/ref=dra_a_rv_bb_ho_xx_P1250_1000?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=b7dcb0903f45032636536615e606840b_S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Cheaper if you buy in bulk. http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Bio-Sponge-Filter-Betta-Fry-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Double-Sponge-S-XY-2831-/261031177688?hash=item3cc6abadd8:g:GSQAAOSwxN5WZ9Ae Vpier, jem_xxiii and loubapache 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have the same one in a few tanks. It seems to bop up and down in price daily, so wait till it goes back down to $2.79 http://camelcamelcamel.com/XY-2831-Sponge-Filter-Aquarium-10-gallon/product/B0056XVF82?utm_campaign=chrome_ext&utm_source=&utm_medium=camelizer Vpier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubapache Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Below $2 a piece is a reasonable price. If the tank is over 10 gallons (or the height is taller than a 10-gallon), the larger version (XY-2822) is not much more in price but with a lot more biological filtration capacity. Larger spongers, taller lift tube, double suction cups. http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-pcs-Bio-Sponge-Filter-Betta-Fry-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Double-Sponge-XY-2822-/361353756284?hash=item54225cbe7c:g:G4kAAOSwd0BVu8GK I never liked the suction cups so I use silicone and attach the bottom to a 4" x 4" ceramic tile (costs between 10 cents to 16 cents depending on where you buy). The tile can be buried under the substrate so it is a clean look. svetilda, Vpier, Soothing Shrimp and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Cheaper if you buy in bulk. http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Bio-Sponge-Filter-Betta-Fry-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Double-Sponge-S-XY-2831-/261031177688?hash=item3cc6abadd8:g:GSQAAOSwxN5WZ9Ae that is cheap and i have purchased from that seller in the past loubapache and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plamski Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I like API much better.you can check them at Kensfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocknorman Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Man I was ripped off [emoji23]. I bought one of the single aping filter of the same brand for 4.99 at www.lightinthebox.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I like API much better.you can check them at Kensfish. I used to love Kens but have had major problems with him and Im not the only on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plamski Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I used to love Kens but have had major problems with him and Im not the only on here. Strange. I never had a single problem.Have been buying sponge filters,Eheim filters,a lot of purigen and test kits. What kind of problems did you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 What kind of problems did you have? Total and complete lack of communication. My order took about a month to deliver and all attempts to inquire as to why were not responded to, ever. I contacted the manufacturer directly regarding my order over 2 weeks after placing it with Ken's and they didn't have any record of the transaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Kensfish got great products and prices but like what others have said, their customer service sucks! When something goes wrong, getting help is a hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Strange. I never had a single problem.Have been buying sponge filters,Eheim filters,a lot of purigen and test kits. What kind of problems did you have? Same as shrimple minded and it took Ken almost 4 months of emails and calls to get a $79 refund on a $640 order. Voice mail was always full and it took a call from my bank and a letter to get his attention. 15 years I used to order $300+ a month in fish food and everything was great but in the last 6-9 months things have been run poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plamski Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 That is sad. They use to answer phone calls on same day. looks like they have a lot of business and become too busy for their customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 A danger people often don't see is growing too large beyond resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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