Mech/bio media alternatives??

[Pyramid_Party]

Hi,


I have a few HOB filters that take cartridges. My plan is to stop using cartridges and just put some type of sponge material in the cartridge compartment to work as a mech and bio media. Whats the best and cheapest stuff to use?

I have used the foam from the Aquaclear filters before. But I know there has got to be a cheaper alternative.


Thanks

 

[LD50]

Hi,


I have a few HOB filters that take cartridges. My plan is to stop using cartridges and just put some type of sponge material in the cartridge compartment to work as a mech and bio media. Whats the best and cheapest stuff to use?

I have used the foam from the Aquaclear filters before. But I know there has got to be a cheaper alternative.


Thanks

it would help if you told us what kind of filters they are....marineland? do they have a bio-wheel? or aqueon with the little bio plate? or top fin?

 

[Freezekougra]

if you want crazy cheap, i've tried sponges at the supermarket. not the cellulose ones, the ones that look like sponge filter material

 

[iloveoscars702]

just stuff em with scrubbies from the dollar store

 

[Danger_Chicken]

If you're interested in quaility over cheap you could use poret foam. The large pore stuff would probably work will in a hob.
http://www.swisstropicals.com/Poret Filter Foam.html

 

[cjbarth]

I use 100% Premium Polyesther FiberFill from Walmart(pillow stuffing). A small bag costs around 3 bucks and a big 3lb 2oz bag cost 7.99, should last quite awhile.....I get the big bag, it will last me close to 9months for all 7 HOB's that I have.

 

[Freezekougra]

If you're interested in quaility over cheap you could use poret foam. The large pore stuff would probably work will in a hob.
http://www.swisstropicals.com/Poret Filter Foam.html

i've heard of that site when researching how to make a DIY sponge filter. if it's the same material i bet it would be great media if u have a lot of it :O