air filter = polishing pad?

9am53 · 03-11-2008, 02:09 PM

Hi all, I recently got a fluval 205 for my 29 gal, and I stuffed it with polyester filter floss. I couldnt find a bag of the stuff so I got a pillow that was hypoallergenic and didnt have and anti-fungal or anti smell or anything like that characteristics. My water seems to be cloudy though. I have read that this may be a bacteria bloom while my filter builds up the good bacteria. My question is regarding using a furnace air filter as a polishing pad. I had to go replace the filter for my furnace today, so I got one of those cheap white filter 3 packs (like 2 bucks) but it turns out my super had one waiting for me, so I have this extra filter media that I would like to cut to shape into my fluval...any suggestions/past experience?

9am53 · 03-11-2008, 07:25 PM

anybody???

Wasserpest · 03-11-2008, 07:39 PM

They are not made to filter liquids, so my guess would be that you can not use them. It is impossible to say without knowing the exact kind of "cheap white filter 3 pack". They might work just great, or perhaps contain glue or something that turns your tank into a slimy hellhole.

rolloffhill · 03-11-2008, 08:01 PM

I use these...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/551958-post4.html

swylie · 03-11-2008, 08:24 PM

If they're made of cellulose they'll get eaten by bacteria. If they're made of polyester or fiberglass they might be fine or might contain glues. Dunno. I think it's an idea worth investigation.

mistergreen · 03-11-2008, 09:28 PM

I'd leave fiberglass alone.. They cut..
I've tried.

The pillow polyester fibers you find at craft store works for me.

9am53 · 03-13-2008, 02:31 AM

ok, well, the concensus is kinda on the fence, they are poly, but I am gonna leave them alone..thanks

robbob2112 · 03-13-2008, 05:56 PM

Cheep and enough for a lifetime supply

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...terfloss10sqft

LS6 Tommy · 03-14-2008, 04:37 PM

"Throw away" fiberglass air filters aren't such a good idea as they frequently have a sprayed on "dust trap" that 's basically a sticky chemical.

Tommy

**Joetee** · 05-04-2008, 02:29 PM

I use Morning Glory Premium Polyester Fiberfil 20 oz. bag from Walmart and it lasts a long time and is cheap. I get it from Wal Mart in the fabric fabric section. I stuff this stuff in my canister filter etc.
They also have 2 inch thick mats which I also use for different applications.
Joe

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9am53 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 190	air filter = polishing pad? Hi all, I recently got a fluval 205 for my 29 gal, and I stuffed it with polyester filter floss. I couldnt find a bag of the stuff so I got a pillow that was hypoallergenic and didnt have and anti-fungal or anti smell or anything like that characteristics. My water seems to be cloudy though. I have read that this may be a bacteria bloom while my filter builds up the good bacteria. My question is regarding using a furnace air filter as a polishing pad. I had to go replace the filter for my furnace today, so I got one of those cheap white filter 3 packs (like 2 bucks) but it turns out my super had one waiting for me, so I have this extra filter media that I would like to cut to shape into my fluval...any suggestions/past experience? __________________ Fluval PEEEEMP #9, ya feel me!? MSF baby! Fluval 205 2xAC30 (it's Hagen; close enough!)

03-11-2008, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
9am53 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 190	anybody??? __________________ Fluval PEEEEMP #9, ya feel me!? MSF baby! Fluval 205 2xAC30 (it's Hagen; close enough!)

03-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wasserpest Born to be mild (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 9,354	They are not made to filter liquids, so my guess would be that you can not use them. It is impossible to say without knowing the exact kind of "cheap white filter 3 pack". They might work just great, or perhaps contain glue or something that turns your tank into a slimy hellhole. __________________ All my tanks Cheap Autodosing Cheap Water Change Cheap Filter Acrylic Filter Pipes The Wasser-Controller

03-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
rolloffhill Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 155	I use these... http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/551958-post4.html __________________ www.dfwfishbox.com FPC#127

03-11-2008, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
mistergreen Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,342	I'd leave fiberglass alone.. They cut.. I've tried. The pillow polyester fibers you find at craft store works for me. __________________ Algae happens.

03-11-2008, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
swylie Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 664	If they're made of cellulose they'll get eaten by bacteria. If they're made of polyester or fiberglass they might be fine or might contain glues. Dunno. I think it's an idea worth investigation.

03-13-2008, 02:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
9am53 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 190	ok, well, the concensus is kinda on the fence, they are poly, but I am gonna leave them alone..thanks __________________ Fluval PEEEEMP #9, ya feel me!? MSF baby! Fluval 205 2xAC30 (it's Hagen; close enough!)

03-13-2008, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
robbob2112 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blawk Hawk, CO Posts: 128	Cheep and enough for a lifetime supply http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...terfloss10sqft __________________ 46 gallon bowfront, Dalmatian Mollies, Swordtails, Otos 75 gallon Lake Malawi African Cichlids 3 gallon nano desktop with Betta at the office

03-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
LS6 Tommy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 1,110	"Throw away" fiberglass air filters aren't such a good idea as they frequently have a sprayed on "dust trap" that 's basically a sticky chemical. Tommy __________________ ><;;;"> <9))>>{ Eheim Pimp #204. 58 gal planted Oceanic Red Turquiose Discus, Japonica shrimp, assorted Blue Eyed Rainbows, Tetras, Hatchets, etc. 10 gal low tech planted Cherry shrimp tank

05-04-2008, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joetee Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 596	I use Morning Glory Premium Polyester Fiberfil 20 oz. bag from Walmart and it lasts a long time and is cheap. I get it from Wal Mart in the fabric fabric section. I stuff this stuff in my canister filter etc. They also have 2 inch thick mats which I also use for different applications. Joe __________________ 10 gallon hospital tank. 29 & 50 gallon - High Tech C02 enriched. 500 gallon Pond - Natural. See my Blog for Tank Spec's http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/blog.php?b=607 How to Move with Fish, Tank, & Plants, 2200 miles http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/blog.php?b=661

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