Polyester filter media by the roll!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by wayne334, May 14, 2007.

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  1. wayne334

    wayne334 Astrea Snail

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    My company is discarding huge rolls of polyester filter media: 90ft X 5ft X 1" that is for filtering air.
    Question is, can I use it in my canister or wet/dry aquarium filters? It doesn't appear to have anything added to make it fell tacky.
    Any one have any ideas? A couple of rolls of this will last forever!::
     
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    May be a good addition...worried about its sterile properties though!!! Don't want things being released into the water column or ultimately killing fish etc.
     
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  3. Kentanner11

    Kentanner11 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would soak some of it in water for like 3 days with a powerhead for circulation, then test the water parms. If everyting seems ok then you might want to slowly add some of it. I think I know what your talking about blue? kindof brillo pad like? Hey If it works and you really have alot you might be sitting on a few sales!?
     
    Kentanner11, May 14, 2007
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