Matrix vs. Pond Matrix

[knifegill]

with the quickness!

Heh. Love the syntax in that expression. Very Sublime.

 

[Laticauda]

Heh. Love the syntax in that expression. Very Sublime.

Sorry...I'm from the hood. Don't let that I live in OK fool you, I'm straight up gangsta...Bad News, VA! (Ok, just kidding, I don't really call it bad news, but I did pretty much grow up in Newport News, VA.)

 

[knifegill]

No, your avatar makes it clear you're a tough cookie. It's that face that says "I'm smiling because I'm two steps ahead of you, so watch your back".

 

[ScatMan]

I don't understand that logic. If Pond Matrix is larger chunks of Matrix wouldn't the minimization of all the space between the pieces of Matrix be an advantage with Pond Matrix? Larger pieces means less air volume means more surface area. Basically all the space that exists between Matrix is more likely to be occupied with Pond Matrix' matter.

if you think about it in perfect mathematical form (ie. perfect circle in a perfect square) you won't get any more or less volume of circles in a given space, but since the pieces are not perfect, the smaller pieces settle together better than the larger ones, filling more open space.

although this isn't a perfect representation of what's going on, this should help you understand why it works.

*by volume, i meant area

 

[Laticauda]

if you think about it in perfect mathematical form (ie. perfect circle in a perfect square) you won't get any more or less volume of circles in a given space, but since the pieces are not perfect, the smaller pieces settle together better than the larger ones, filling more open space.

although this isn't a perfect representation of what's going on, this should help you understand why it works.

I think what you are trying to say is:

Which fills up a glass closer to its full capacity: big ice cubes, or crushed/shaved ice?

 

[ScatMan]

I think what you are trying to say is:

Which fills up a glass closer to its full capacity: big ice cubes, or crushed/shaved ice?

you---><---me

thanks for keeping it simple! lol

it's hard to visualize for some people, myself included. i need to see numbers.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Bulk matrix is actually not that much, I found 4L of pond matrix for $24 and 4L of matrix for $30, and you could probably find it closer to that.

 

[jrimmer]

The math works for me as well. Though it was your line regarding the irregularity of the Matrix sizes that tipped me off to my error. I had my media discombobulated and incorrectly understood Matrix to be composed of (near)perfect cylinders/spheres/dodecahedrons/whatever. I tip my hat to Matrix's ability to maximize media volume.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Not sure about pond matrix, but i like matrix alot

 

[RedDwarf]

I use pond matrix base on it's price and flow characteristics. Bio media can get quite expensive as you get into larger filters. This is the best price I could find for the 20L size.
http://www.aquatic-store.com/contents/en-us/p8018.html