Beginners Guide to Filter Media

[koanders]

any one know where to get Nylon Pot Scrubbers for cheap

 

[polish]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2519179#post2519179

Here is a source for scrubbies.

 

[Adam78]

could i use shade cloth as filter media,with bio balls.........anyone from australia that knows where to get pot scrubbers ive looked everywhere and no luck????

 

[JonesSoda6]

Good guide, gotta admit you just sealed the deal on me making my own sump with scrubbies!

 

[RDTigger]

Awesome read.. vital info...



I am about to setup a 30g with a Fluval 403....

What is the best way to pack a 3 basket canister for cycling?

I have some ceramic rings that were used, bacteria may be dead.. As it has sat for a while.

I have active carbon, fluval sponges and bonded filter padding.

 

[sostoudt]

how did you get the surface area for the pot scrubbies?

 

[señor_pescados_felices]

All surface areas were derived from the numerous biomedia graphs and charts which have been posted after being cross referenced and compiled into one convenient post ^_^

 

[cookdav2]

So you do not use these as a bio filter. I have a fluval X5 but currently only have the fine filter and water clarity pads install. Would these be better?

 

[Hawaiianfishkee]

Damn I always find what I'm looking for after I leave walmart! Very informative.

 

[Hawaiianfishkee]

Question about some of the media. I'm a diy guy, and I like to save money. I was at walmart the other night a I was looking for diy media. I found sheets of felt for $.42. Only thing was is that it was recycled from plastic bottles. Is that safe? Another thing I saw was seat foam. The stuff people make seat cushons from. I also think Ima pick up some scouring pads. Didn't think about before I read this article. Any input? I got bio balls, so I got the bio down. I need some mechanical.