Scotch Brite Scouring pads as filter media??

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So I've been looking all over the internet about using these green scotch brite scouring pads as filter media. Some sites say they work wonders some say that they are a death sentence when used as filter media. I want to use them in my aqua clear 110 HOB's as an extra added boost for bb to form. They do have the white scotch brite lettering on them if that makes a difference however they don't have any chemicals on them as far as I know... So am I able to use these as filter media or should I stay away from them. I've already purchased them but haven't put them in my HOB's yet. I've also purchased round mesh scrubbies too in a 3 pack can I use these ?? If both of the scotch brite scouring pads and the round mesh scrubbies are no good what other things can I add to my HOB's to make them more efficient and get max efficiency thanks to all replys in advance :)


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Unless you know there are no chemicals I would be skeptical. I do remember reading something about this a while back, but if it was me I would stick to pot scrubbies. Those are tried and true, and quite frankly are probably cheaper.
 
You mean those round mesh plastic multicolored scrubbies ??? Because I have those they don't say anything about chemicals and they don't say not for aquariums while scotch brite pads do say not for aquarium use I have already put the mesh scrubbies in thanks I was just wondering though


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Ive had the green scouring pads break down over time...it was a mess to get out of my systems and id never use em again. Id also recommend scrubbies or something else.
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