Are fine filter pads good? 406 mechanical setup

[saradomin]

Do you use fine filter pads in your filters? Can they be reused? Do they slow down the flow over time?
I'm thinking of putting an Acurel polyester filter pad in my 406. Will the bio foam included be enough for fine filtration?

 

[saradomin]

Hello?

 

[duanes]

The finer the pad, the more often they will need to be rinsed, because they will plug up faster and slow the flow.
This I think is better, because the more you rinse, the more unwanted nutrients are being exported from the system, making water quality better.
Most filtration methods simply store waste out of sight, kind of like sweeping it under a rug, basically doing nothing to improve water quality.

 

[saradomin]

The finer the pad, the more often they will need to be rinsed, because they will plug up faster and slow the flow.
This I think is better, because the more you rinse, the more unwanted nutrients are being exported from the system, making water quality better.
Most filtration methods simply store waste out of sight, kind of like sweeping it under a rug, basically doing nothing to improve water quality.

So the Acurel fine pads can be reused?

 

[saradomin]

Anything?

 

[Gill Blue]

no idea, what pad? got a link?
I use acrylic felt. same pieces going on 4 years now.

 

[saradomin]

http://www.acurel.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=14&Itemid=71

It looks sturdy enough to bu used multiple times.

 

[gregrogers]

i use the nexx filters by api they seemto work well for me anyone ever use them any are they a good choce

 

[gregrogers]

also is there another type of filter media that can be used in them

 

[saradomin]

hello??