Alternative/Inexpensive Filter Media

[JeffBoyRD]

Anyone use an inexpensive alternative to a typical "spongelike" filter media? Something like the aquaclear sponges? I saw a "natural" material filter that was colored blue at a chain home supply store, but didn't buy it since it is an unknown. Thanks.

 

[NCNBilly]

Depends what you are using it for.. I'd buy the stuff in the pond section and cut it to meet your needs. Speaking of, I need new pads for my Phosban reactor..

 

[MAMGM]

Speaking of, I need new pads for my Phosban reactor..

I started using the green scotch bright pads for my reactor. They are dirt cheap and easy to cut up............just an idea for ya!

 

[khusson1]

I wonder if a floor buffer pad would wourk. The ones for the industrial sized buffer/stripper/polishers. They come in different colors and the colors are related to the courseness of each pad. White/creame is the softest, then red, then green, then black being the coursest and most abrasive. dont know if theres any chemicals in them or not

 

[okieman98]

dye

dye

I started using the green scotch bright pads for my reactor. They are dirt cheap and easy to cut up............just an idea for ya!

i left one of those in a bucket with salt water, was in for about 3 days and the green leached out. may have been the type i got from the dollar store tho

 

[khusson1]

Yeah, i didnt know, but was just thinking about that type of material.

 

[JDL]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327252&highlight=scrubbies


scrubbies. I am using them in my new freshwater setup.