or some kinda fiber, are you talking about 100% polyester fiber that's sold in craft stores as pillow filling? that stuff seems like it would compact and channel quite easily in water. i have a big bag of that stuff so if that is indeed what you folks use in filters, then let me know. if not, i could use some clarification on what i should get to use as filter floss instead of the marked up stuff at the pet shop.
When you guys say filter floss
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alright i was using some of it inside of whisper biobags anyway so the strands don't get everywhere.
i was at a hobby shop and was looking at their foam, but it didn't say anything about open cell. is there a certain brand or another term it's called? i think i remember seeing blue/white stuff too.
i was at a hobby shop and was looking at their foam, but it didn't say anything about open cell. is there a certain brand or another term it's called? i think i remember seeing blue/white stuff too.
If you have to use the polyester batting make sure it doesnt have a fire retardant on it. It will usually say on the package.
When I was using the batting I would stretch it some to open it up. But you have to monitor it because it does clog easily.
When I was using the batting I would stretch it some to open it up. But you have to monitor it because it does clog easily.
I use mainly the standard blue white filter pad material, too. The only time I use poly fiber is when I want to remove smaller debri in the tank.Wolf3101;1127127; said:
Been using the quilt batting for quite some time now...just bought another huge sheet today...very cheap...should last for a year at least...it does wonders polishing the tank water...