Air pump or PH for sponge filter in QT?

[clownme]

I just need a quick opinion. Should I use a MJ400 PH (because I have one handy) or use an air pump for the new sponge filter in my 10 gal QT?
Thanks a million :joy:

 

[thegrog]

I'd say the air pump. Will promote the aerobic bacteria much faster and help keep your levels down.

 

[clownme]

Many thanks!
What do you think the Marineland air pump or do you have a favorite?

 

[newfishguy]

Instead of a Sponge Filter in a QT couldn't you just use a little live sand / rock and a powerhead?

 

[joker_ca]

dont use live sand or live rock, they will absorb the medication out of the water and make it useless

 

[clownme]

I am currently using a sponge filter I got online from A&*els Plus. I like it because its weighted.
I read that you should not have LS in a QT, so I decided to use a small pc of LR to cycle, than I plan to remove it once the sponge filter is populated with bacteria. Other than that I am running the Cascade 80 (cheeeeezy) filter. It's only 10 gallons, I just want to have it when I need it.
TheGrog recommends an air pump, any one else have their opinion?