Whats your cheapo alternative to polyfilter pads?

[Saltysocks]

I love em to death, but I'm finally putting my foot down (or my wallet is). So I'm wondering, what filter pads that come in at a good price have you found to be effective?

 

[dvgyfresh]

For what was the purpose of the pads?

 

[Saltysocks]

For what was the purpose of the pads?

I run them on top of my uv (which I shut off like a week ago and never turned back on. So essentially just catching left over food, waste, and all that good stuff

 

[dvgyfresh]

I run them on top of my uv (which I shut off like a week ago and never turned back on. So essentially just catching left over food, waste, and all that good stuff

Oh ok so just filter socks basically , then buy some replacement filter socks? Poly filter does a lot more that’s why it’s expensive

 

[Saltysocks]

Oh ok so just filter socks basically , then buy some replacement filter socks? Poly filter does a lot more that’s why it’s expensive

Yes, The thing is I kinda wanted to get away from running a sock because they're just a pita. Im running one sock in a diffrent chamber already

 

[Uzidaisies]

I don’t know, but I wonder what would happen if you tried to use those dried sponges they sell as shower sponges.

 

[WheatToast]

I don’t know, but I wonder what would happen if you tried to use those dried sponges they sell as shower sponges.

Just a theory, but since sea sponges build their structures using silica, using them as filtration might fuel diatom growth…

Oh, and I personally love this stuff:

 

[LaxFrags]

Pillow fluff

 

[Calm Blue Ocean]

Not super cheap but I buy my filter media by the roll and just cut to size, that way it works in both of my tanks.

Aquatic Experts

 

[madlos123]

I go to walmart and get the polyfil extra loft quilt batting medium

 

[LaxFrags]

I go to walmart and get the polyfil extra loft quilt batting medium

Same

 

[Reef Diaper]

Yes, The thing is I kinda wanted to get away from running a sock because they're just a pita. Im running one sock in a diffrent chamber already

I agree, washing felt filter socks is a pita. We make a 4" disposable filter sock that might be just what you're looking for. The top flange assembly is reusable and the light weight filter element is disposable. They cost less than a buck a piece when you order a pack of 30. Follow the link below for more info. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

Blue Ribbon Pet Products ABLPLY7 Polyester Floss ...

 

[reefiniteasy]

Easy!
www.Pinkyfilters.com

 

[marcopena279]

Polyfil from walmart, its cheap and will laste a long time

 

[paparoof]

I go to walmart and get the polyfil extra loft quilt batting medium

Yep. This.

 

[Saltysocks]

So many options.. im delighted.. you are all the very best! Waiting for someone to give the shower sponges a go-ahead lol

 

[mermaid_life]

Still a fan of filter floss cups + filter pad!