fluval filter media

[buffalochip]

Just got a new fluval c4 and am wondering what everyone who doesn't want charcoal uses in that compartment? Right now i have the reminants of my old filter pad but in a couple of weeks i will want to replace it with something more permanent and am curious what everyone does with this compartment.

 

[brennae]

I have the cannister filters and Aquaclear filters. I don't use carbon either. I use either extra sponges or the ammonia reducer bags.

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[buffalochip]

where do you get the sponges? do they come precut in a pkg or do you have to cut to fit?

 

[brennae]

Yes they do. Amazon and type in Fluval C4 and see what comes up. Otherwise if they don't make sponges for that model you can go to a craft store and buy polyester fiber fill. Walmart has it in sewing section.

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[Stacey W.]

I use biomax in the extra compartment in 2 separate biobags. So if I need to change it out I can do 1/2 at a time. Also I use a microfilter cut to fit on the other side of my sponge filter.

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