Subject: Alternattives to the commercial bio media Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:44 pm
Hi All
what DIY alternatives are there to the commercially available bio media
inert, floating, large surface area ....
what is the DIY alternative ?? the commercial media seeeem horribly like some sort of industrial process off cut that are adapted to our hobby...and then charged out at a rather hefty price tag !!
suggestions please
wayneb Admin
Posts : 1681 Reputation : 29 Join date : 2007-12-08 Age : 45 Location : Kraai Fontein, Cape Town Metropol
Subject: Re: Alternattives to the commercial bio media Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:53 pm
Hi Neil here is a link to an article i wrote for KoiSA a few years ago.
Subject: Re: Alternattives to the commercial bio media Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:58 pm
Thanks for the link Wayne......
any other suggestions on unusual media?
Neville
Posts : 1457 Reputation : 1 Join date : 2010-01-17 Age : 77 Location : Krugersdorp
Subject: Bio Media Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:05 pm
Hi Neil
I have found that plastic shavings in veggie baggs works very well and are cheap lots of surface area and can be used in the mechanical as well as the bio filter. It has lots of surface area and is easy to clean. If you call me I will gladly help you with some
Neville ngbhome@icu.za.net
neil h
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Subject: Re: Alternattives to the commercial bio media Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:48 pm
Thanks Neville, will contact you closer to the time i need it
stumble
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Subject: Re: Alternattives to the commercial bio media Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:55 pm
I use shredded plastic in the veggie bags, I find it works really well, has lots of surface area, is cheap and very easy to clean. I dont compress it too tight and haven't had any clogging.
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