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Re: [GSAS-Member] Speaking of filters, how do you polish your water?
I buy polyester pillow fill at sewing supply places its cheaper than
aquarium branded filter floss.
On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Bryan Nichols <nicholsbryan@gmail.com>wrote:
> I use filter floss. You can pack it fairly densely and it will get a lot of
> very small particles. Keep in mind that the denser it is packed the faster
> it will plug up. They sell it really cheap at places like big als and dr
> foster and smith.
>
>
> -Bryan
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have a Fluval 404 on my 90 gal tank. I am pretty happy with it, it has
> > never clogged or leaked. But with the stock coarse sponge filters it also
> > doesn't do a great job of getting the fine bits out of the water. I can
> > always see plenty of specks circulating in my tank, especially after I
> have
> > fed the fish and they zoom around the bottom kicking up the muck.
> >
> > I have plenty of free baskets in the canister for media. Any tips on what
> I
> > should try adding?
> >
> > MS
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