filter media experts?

[aznboivuong]

hey i was just wondering does anyone here know whats the difference between pure quartz sand glass noodles and ceramic noodles? been looking around for some cheap media for my new sump but dont know what to get and noticed that pure quartz sand glass noodles is half the price of ceramic noodles. do you guys know if it works the same? its between http://www.guppysaquariumproducts.co...prod_1717.html and http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/c...D=4774&catID=9

 

[aznboivuong]

C'mon anyone know? would be greatly appreciated

 

[adixon816]

Ceramic is most porous so I would go with that. It would have the most area for beneficial bacteria. At least this is my understanding.

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[duanes]

Biological media is simply a substrate for beneficial bacteria to live on, after a short time biofilm builds up on anything, ceramics, scrubbing pads, old toothbrushes, lava rock, sand, gravel and plant roots. In reality it's all the same.

 

[Dan F]

Biological media is simply a substrate for beneficial bacteria to live on, after a short time biofilm builds up on anything, ceramics, scrubbing pads, old toothbrushes, lava rock, sand, gravel and plant roots. In reality it's all the same.

I agree. ^

 

[aznboivuong]

so i should go with the cheaper one?

 

[Fishbrains]

no use the ceramic media, more porous media provides more surface area which equals more bang for your buck.