twiddlemuffin
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What else could I use besides filter cartridges ?
I am going to first point out that you shouldn't be changing filter cartridges until they are literally disintegrating / falling apart. This will usually be 6 - 12 months before changing.
Filter medias:
Pumice
Lava Rock
Plastic pot scrubbers
Ceramic Rings
Bio Balls
Cut to size filter pads
Many many other things
Here's a pic of what I use. It comes in about a 30" by 24" block. It's about$8 at Petsmart. You cut out to match your pad and you can swish clean and reuse many times. It actually gets more efficient after each wash out. Hope this helps, OS.
I don't change my filter pads. When they get covered in gunk I just swish it around in after water change water. I have two new filters and don't really want to buy cartridges anymore. Would I just put the media where the cartridge goes ?