Media for an emperor 400?

[jschall]

What DIY mechanical media should I use for a marineland emperor 400? I was thinking scouring pad, but the first ones I saw had a "not for aquarium use" label on them. Is there a specific brand of scouring pad that's known to be safe for aquarium use? I know some people use them.

 

[BPags52]

I bought these recently instead of buying more replacement cartridges.

the uncut blue bonded pad
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4136+4231&pcatid=4231

and a 100 micron pad
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4136+4353&pcatid=4353

and I use the clam-shell frame from these to hold them together and in place. Note: a 4-pack of these only comes with 1 re-useable clam-shell frame, 1 thin bio-sponge, and 4 filter floss bags of carbon (but I only bought these for the clam-shell frames).
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4136+13371&pcatid=13371

 

[fishnfw]

Ive been using that 1" spong style packing foam. you can find it at one of the craft stores. (a.c. moore). works good for me.

 

[Water Wolf]

I used Pot Scrubbers then placed a polishing filter pad over top of them.

You can find them in dollar stores, Walmarts, etc for a package of 6 to 8 for a dollar. You can get them in different sizes also.

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thu...312669-nylon-pot-scrubbers-various-colors.jpg