How to Properly Clean a Sponge Filter (Detailed Version)

Find out why Cory cleans his sponge filters using the plastic bag method and not with tap water.
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Different types of sponge filters
0:36 - What is a coarse sponge filter?
0:52 - When do I need to clean a sponge filter?
1:23 - Emptying the vacuum
1:40 - Using a bag to clean a sponge filter
2:07 - How to take a dirty sponge filter out of the tank
2:57 - Removing the top of the sponge filter
3:27 - The center of a sponge filter
3:39 - Cleaning the sponge of a sponge filter
6:15 - Cleaning and inspecting the air stone
6:35 - Cleaning the sponge filter intake
6:51 - Putting the sponge filter back in the aquarium
7:25 - How NOT to clean a sponge filter
8:06 - Can you clean a sponge filter at the sink?
10:13 - Efficiency is key
10:38 - Dirty aquarium water is the best fertilizer for plants
10:40 - Outro

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