[Beast]

I put together a UGF in my 55 gal tank a few months ago. Now its time to clean the sponge filter that I have on the intake. Does anyone have a trick to removing this filter to clean without everything coming off of it? I love the way the UGF circulates the water in the dead spots but every time I go to take it off all the **** starts to float around the tank. HELP
Scott

 

[Ravenatnm]

What if you had the gravel vacuum right next to it when you take it off?

 

[Voodoo Chilli]

Try slipping a cup/glass/etc. around the sponge before you begin removing it. If you go slow, it might help contain some of the detritus.

 

[aussieafricans]

when my powerhead filter sponges get dirty i just get a fish bag from lfs and slip it over much easier and cleaner should work in your application :thumb:

 

[Beast]

lol I'm going to get the python set then slip a bag over the sponge and hold it with a cup.
Thanks everyone for your ideas