bigmatt
Member
Hey all,
As a newcomer to the site i've learnt loads about vairous things, but the thing i'm finding really interesting is the range of views and options regarding filter media. I didn't really want to start a new thread but i couldn't find this quesiton answered anywhere else!
I know there is a lot of love for sintered glass but (in keeping with the rest of my posts) i'm a bit of a cheapskate and can't run to this at the mo However i do have tons of filter foam after buying one of the packs from MA a while back that's intended for pond pumps and consists of three different grades of filter sponge in massive sheets(i think 1m x 75cm) for £12 - bargain (and a top tip for anyone looking to cut costs - saves a fortune and all you need are scissors and some patience to make loads of filter pads)! I presently run ceramic rings (bottom tray), coarse filter foam pads(middle) and more coarse foam and floss (top) in my filter. What do members think about using chopped coarse filter foam loosely packed in the middle tray instead of the pads? my thinking is that is should enhance random flow creating good particulate trapping as well as providing a massive surface area for bacteria, coupled with minimal mechanical resistance to flow improving filter turnover.
I'm going to give it a go so i'll let you know how i get on but i was wondering if anyone has tried it and/or if i'm missing something really obvious!
Cheers folks!
Matt
As a newcomer to the site i've learnt loads about vairous things, but the thing i'm finding really interesting is the range of views and options regarding filter media. I didn't really want to start a new thread but i couldn't find this quesiton answered anywhere else!
I know there is a lot of love for sintered glass but (in keeping with the rest of my posts) i'm a bit of a cheapskate and can't run to this at the mo However i do have tons of filter foam after buying one of the packs from MA a while back that's intended for pond pumps and consists of three different grades of filter sponge in massive sheets(i think 1m x 75cm) for £12 - bargain (and a top tip for anyone looking to cut costs - saves a fortune and all you need are scissors and some patience to make loads of filter pads)! I presently run ceramic rings (bottom tray), coarse filter foam pads(middle) and more coarse foam and floss (top) in my filter. What do members think about using chopped coarse filter foam loosely packed in the middle tray instead of the pads? my thinking is that is should enhance random flow creating good particulate trapping as well as providing a massive surface area for bacteria, coupled with minimal mechanical resistance to flow improving filter turnover.
I'm going to give it a go so i'll let you know how i get on but i was wondering if anyone has tried it and/or if i'm missing something really obvious!
Cheers folks!
Matt