Is this foam safe?

[ikevi]

So I picked up some Poly Foam, made by ameri-foam.

Anyways do people know if this is safe for filtering? See photo. (It says nothing about fire resistant, or any chemicals at all.)

 

[arowana man]

yup

 

[tunerX]

It isn't that good if you have high flow rates. I bought that exact stuff from Michaels. I used it for a couple weeks but found that I had to clean it every other day. It is a super fine filter and works good for mechanical, but only if you have moderate water flow.

I was pushing 5200 GPH over a 21x19" area and the water would build up 2 inches on top before it could drain.

 

[ddyerfamily]

I use stuff like that too.
works ok, for me.
you can adjust thickness to your needs.

 

[ikevi]

I use stuff like that too.
works ok, for me.
you can adjust thickness to your needs.

That was what I was planning on doing. I actually am going to filter through a sock first so that is likely going to have to be cleaned a lot.

But thanks all for the heads up on the slower filtering, but that it is safe for fish.

 

[brianp]

Is this OPEN CELL or CLOSED CELL foam?

Think you need open cell.

 

[ikevi]

Is this OPEN CELL or CLOSED CELL foam?

Think you need open cell.

Eh I will try it out. It says breathable which makes me think it will be ok.

 

[jfservic]

i am using it now and it does require at least weekly cleaning but my system is 5000 gal.