DIY Bio-Media Ideas? Need Help!

[Go Hooter Go]

I'm curious to see what kinds of Bio-Media I could use for a DIY Biological Filter, or considering a DIY Pressurized Filter. Haven't decided yet, but I've gotten several ideas for what could be used for a cheap substitute for Bio-Media.

This is most likely going to be used for a Freshwater Setup.

-Ribbon
-Sponges
-Bath Sponge (Pot Scrubbers)
-PVC Pipes

Any other ideas out there?

Thanks,

Go Oscar Go

 

[brackishdude]

I have used pot scrubbers from big lots. Cheap and effective. I pulled one apart just to see , and there is an impressive amount of fabric/surface area.

 

[Go Hooter Go]

I've heard of a LOT of Positive Feedback on the Pot Scrubbers.

 

[xJake]

I would suggest building one of these: http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-filter/10.asp

Sand has the most surface area of any biological media. The ratio of surface area to volume is about 1000 sq. cm. :1 cc. IIRC

 

[uncleof6]

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[Chandlerpelhams]

sorry, didn't see that it was for freshwater...

 

[uncleof6]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14869621#post14869621 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chandlerpelhams
sorry, didn't see that it was for freshwater...

That is why I asterisked mine.

Jim

 

[Waylander]

I dumped several bags of lavarock in a sump under my planted tank. Cheap at every garden center in America and a fair source of Fe for plants. BWDIK?

 

[truebeliever71]

I used the nylon pot scrubbers from the dollar store... lots of real estate for bacteria.

 

[Go Hooter Go]

It looks to me that I will be using the Pot Scrubbers.

Thanks Guys!