Beginners Guide to Filter Media

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
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????
 
Awesome read.. vital info...:thumbsup:



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..:irked: As it has sat for a while.

I have active carbon, fluval sponges and bonded filter padding.
 
how did you get the surface area for the pot scrubbies?
 
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 ^_^




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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?
 
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.
 
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