Has anyone tried Marinepure blocks yet?

HiddenUser · May 16, 2016

I have the spheres in my sump...no issues.

Bunnee911 · May 17, 2016

Has anyone run a Boyds Polyfilter? Did it change colour?

glb · May 21, 2016

So for a 40g setup, how much of this stuff would I need. I think I can fit an 8x8x4 in the sump but is that overkill? That brick is over $50 so if I can use less I can spend that money on something else.

Lowell Lemon · May 21, 2016

glb said:
So for a 40g setup, how much of this stuff would I need. I think I can fit an 8x8x4 in the sump but is that overkill? That brick is over $50 so if I can use less I can spend that money on something else.

You might check into Siporax as well same kind of product but it is made of sintered glass from Schott Glass.

FishOfHex · May 21, 2016

glb said:
I'm thinking of adding these to my new build and would like to hear from others' experience. Are they worth it?

I run one in my 125 gallon reef its the 8x8x4 its been about 8 months and so far i havent seen any negatives.

Scott.h · May 21, 2016

glb said:
So for a 40g setup, how much of this stuff would I need. I think I can fit an 8x8x4 in the sump but is that overkill? That brick is over $50 so if I can use less I can spend that money on something else.

i cut a 4" block in half, one of which is in my 40 gallon frag tank sump. Don't skimp. If you can realistically fit a 4" block in the sump do it. It will be more benificial in the long run then to save a few bucks now

Feet4Fish · May 21, 2016

Scott.h said:
These are more like rock. They have more surface area then rock though. I still use bio balls too, but instead of a trickle like a wet dry I keep them submersed in a sump instead. I think the problem with bio balls is junk making it through the filter and settling on them verses being submersed.

You're absolutely correct which is why a thorough prefilter is essential. I run a wet dry with the spheres doing active filtration with a rollermat in line before the wet dry and it is perfect. After the wet dry my fuge combined with a 4" block consume all nitrates.

NeptuneGarden · May 21, 2016

best filter media available --- bar none.

glb · May 21, 2016

soffutt said:
You're absolutely correct which is why a thorough prefilter is essential. I run a wet dry with the spheres doing active filtration with a rollermat in line before the wet dry and it is perfect. After the wet dry my fuge combined with a 4" block consume all nitrates.

How expensive are thise rollermats? They really are cool.

Feet4Fish · May 21, 2016

glb said:
How expensive are thise rollermats? They really are cool.

Pricey at $400, but I don't think there is a better form of mechanical filtration out there.

NeptuneGarden · May 21, 2016

soffutt said:
Pricey at $400, but I don't think there is a better form of mechanical filtration out there.

oh, there is better ........ and much much more expensive

Profi Drum 45/20 or 45/40-- Rotary Drum Filter
http://www.bwkoi.com/ProfiDrum/ProfiDrum-ECO-p-229.html
$3,200-$4,500

Never replace another filter mat or sock ever again.

Feet4Fish · May 21, 2016

NeptuneGarden said:
oh, there is better ........ and much much more expensive

Profi Drum 45/20 or 45/40-- Rotary Drum Filter
http://www.bwkoi.com/ProfiDrum/ProfiDrum-ECO-p-229.html
$3,200-$4,500

Never replace another filter mat or sock ever again.

I humbly admit defeat. [emoji33]

bif24701 · May 21, 2016

Bunnee911 said:
There is a thread on them leaching aluminum.

In that thread no one could conclude that it did leach aluminum, nor prove the Marinepure had any negative effects for coral.

Reefing4eva · May 21, 2016

tom reilly said:
I have read that the bio balls part of wet dry filter is not good because it can build up debris that can increase nitrates. How are these bricks different?

The marinepure bio balls work the same as live rock (once the bacteria is established )unlike ordinary bio balls that are made of plastic and aren't porous at all only trap all the stuff you don't want

Scott.h said:
These are more like rock. They have more surface area then rock though. I still use bio balls too, but instead of a trickle like a wet dry I keep them submersed in a sump instead. I think the problem with bio balls is junk making it through the filter and settling on them verses being submersed.

As far as surface area goes in comparison of the marine pure blocks or balls to live rock is live rock is limited to the amount of bacteria it can house (1/2 inch to an inch of live rock surface area is porous enough to house bacteria )the marine pure ceramic used is super light and extremely porous enough to house bacteria thru out

NeptuneGarden · May 21, 2016

soffutt said:
I humbly admit defeat. [emoji33]

The Koi guys put everyone to shame. Filters that cost $5,000. Fish that start at $1,200 and can easily go for $10-20,000

and the go to bio-media those guys use these days is MarinePure Cermedia blocks in giant trickle shower filters.

tomxreef · May 22, 2016

NeptuneGarden said:
The Koi guys put everyone to shame. Filters that cost $5,000. Fish that start at $1,200 and can easily go for $10-20,000

and the go to bio-media those guys use these days is MarinePure Cermedia blocks in giant trickle shower filters.

Koi people are ballers.

I have a few of the spheres and so far no issues with any leathers.

FlyinBryan · Jun 1, 2016

Greatest filtration ever! In my opinion you can't get enough of these in your system. I loaded up the outside column of my 29 bio cube and my sps are growing like weeds. I'm not on top of maintenance and this gives me room to make a few mistakes.