Bio Balls vs Scrubby pads, the final showdown!

[Paul_MTS]

I use K1 in my sumps, or alfagrogs in my sumps i did before i found K1. It's a very high surface area biological media aimed at ponds.

But because it floats if you stick a airstone underneath them ,it keeps them shifting keeping fthem from clogging.

 

[jspatriots]

i use scrubbis in my sump with no problems. they are working great

 

[Scottfree]

Where does everyone by their pot scrubbers? Is there a specific brand or link? Is this a nylon material?

 

[redtailfool]

Check the catalogs ..or maybe dollar stores or warehouses like costco.. just make sure the scrubbers dont have extra chemicals.. check the label.

 

[koliveira]

I use Hydrostone! It's puffed clay they sell for aeroponics it rocks! VERY CHEAP!

 

[awesum]

what pads are you guys talking about? can someone post a pic please?

 

[Oddball]

I get these from Dollar General & the Dollar Tree stores. A pack of 6 for $1. The Dollar Tree let's you order by phone (case load only). I ordered 2 cases for a couple of large filters I'm putting together. There's no extra charge for this service. 144 scrubbies= $24.

 

[awesum]

thanks, and you use that for your filter? interesting.

 

[pesky2118]

For the people that use the scrubby pads, dont they clog up? They would seem to clog up much faster than bio balls or ceramic rings.

 

[cougar579]

For the people that use the scrubby pads, dont they clog up? They would seem to clog up much faster than bio balls or ceramic rings.

Well that all depends on how good your pre-filter is.