Would polyfil be safe for filtration

[ajdinp]

Would this brand be safe for filtration media?

 

[brandon429]

it isn't going to hurt anything I've seen people use it before

 

[1112-425XL]

I've been using this one for years.

 

[Dan_P]

Would this brand be safe for filtration media?

Probably rinse it well if you have a skimmer, otherwise skimmer may foam over.

 

[ajdinp]

it isn't going to hurt anything I've seen people use it before

Thanks just making sure there nothing that it’s safe and doesn’t put anything unwanted in my water

 

[ajdinp]

Probably rinse it well if you have a skimmer, otherwise skimmer may foam over.

Currently have no skimmer

 

[Jmp998]

I used similar without issue (rinse first to avoid skimmer overflow). Reef diaper is better option for me, not much more material, not too expensive, much easier and more consistent.

 

[bakbay]

Thanks just making sure there nothing that it’s safe and doesn’t put anything unwanted in my water

I've been using it for years w/o any issues. I bought a 20 POUNDS bag that should last me another year (or two).

(EDIT: sorry, Amazon link not working)

• Ideal fill for stuffing animals and decorative pillows to give it that squishy and comfortable feeling
• Wonderful fill for hand-made dolls and toys
• 100% Polyester fiber fill
• No added chemicals or flame retardants

Just make sure it doesn't have any added chemicals or flame retardants. And yes, as others mentioned -- just rinse it first.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I've been using this one for years.

I use this one too! It’s great!

 

[ajdinp]

I've been using it for years w/o any issues. I bought a 20 POUNDS bag that should last me another year (or two).

(EDIT: sorry, Amazon link not working)

• Ideal fill for stuffing animals and decorative pillows to give it that squishy and comfortable feeling
• Wonderful fill for hand-made dolls and toys
• 100% Polyester fiber fill
• No added chemicals or flame retardants

Just make sure it doesn't have any added chemicals or flame retardants. And yes, as others mentioned -- just rinse it first.

Thank you appreciate it going to give it a try see how it goes

 

[To(meany)Tang]

Fil- er upp. Lol

 

[Spartan76]

works fine, have used it many times in the past. Agree you must rinse it first or causes skimmer to overflow.

 

[brandon429]

Hey I didn't know about skimmer flow will remember that detail

 

[twentyleagues]

like @bakbay pointed out just make sure it has no added chemicals like antifungal, microbial or flame retardants. I use this also on a few tanks.

 

[fishface NJ]

I never rinse it. I use the Poly-Fil Premium...the same one you have posted. No problems with the skimmer going crazy. It contains no chemicals etc....safe for reef tanks

 

[ajdinp]

like @bakbay pointed out just make sure it has no added chemicals like antifungal, microbial or flame retardants. I use this also on a few tanks.

Checked everywhere on the bag it just says 100% polyester

 

[twentyleagues]

Checked everywhere on the bag it just says 100% polyester

Should be good. They usually put it on the bag.

 

[MnFish1]

Have used it for years - no issue with skimmer here. Perhaps brands differ in different locations. I just put it in

 

[Tcook]

I never rinse it. I use the Poly-Fil Premium...the same one you have posted. No problems with the skimmer going crazy. It contains no chemicals etc....safe for reef tanks

This

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks just making sure there nothing that it’s safe and doesn’t put anything unwanted in my water

I'd be much more cautious than others about generic pillow filling. Careful rinsing is in order, IMO.