Alternative filter media

[bradleyheathhays]

About to set up a 125 as a species tank of Rummy Nose Tetra (first tank) and I have these two Eheim Pro 3E 700 canister filters to work with. Is there some kind of cheaper alternative filter media I can use? Eheim's media is gonna cost a small fortune. Thanks

 

[Mebbid]

Plastic pot scrubbers from a dollar store work perfectly. They don't clog, are easy to clean, and are dirt cheap. It's what I use on my 55g.