Re: [GSAS-Member] Eclipse 12 filter media

["Clifford Miller" <clifford@clevergeek.com>]

Ditto here, I use open celled foam in the spillway of the my 30 gallon. 
I've used alfagrog (some sort of expanded ceramic?) with similar results.


> When I use the filter tray in an Eclipse I use a sponge that I think may
> be for outside power filters. I just lay it in the filter tray and it
> works fine. I haven't paid attention to the brand or what it's called.
> It's a dense sponge and holds up well. I've used filter floss as well, but
> prefer the sponges. I'm VERY low tech (wink).
>
> Betty Goetz
>
>> Heya guys:
>>
>> I was wondering what the eclipse owners out there use as filter media.
>> The cartridge that came with it is pretty filthy and clogged.  I don't
>> want to get a new cartridge because I don't want to use carbon. I have a
>> big pad of the rough nylon material that's glued on top of the
>> cartridge.
>> In the past, I have just put a double layer of that in the place where,
>> say, the cartridge would go in an aquaclear.  But those are small and
>> vertical.  I don't think that would work with the eclipse because it's
>> horizontal.
>>
>> If you don't use the cartridge that comes with it, what media do you
>> use,
>> and how do you rig it up?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Shamus
>
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