Filter Floss Questions

[uncgirl1]

Hi everybody,

I am adding filter floss to my filter and have never used it. Google says it's basically poly-fil that I can get from Walmart, craft stores, etc. Once I have it, do you just rinse it off and add it in the filter? I have Aquaclear filters. Is Purigen the same thing? Thanks!


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[Mebbid]

Hi everybody,

I am adding filter floss to my filter and have never used it. Google says it's basically poly-fil that I can get from Walmart, craft stores, etc. Once I have it, do you just rinse it off and add it in the filter? I have Aquaclear filters. Is Purigen the same thing? Thanks!


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You can just pull a handfull off and cram it in the filter. I honestly don't even bother washing it. I bought an enormous bag of it from wal mart for about $8. It is sold as pillow stuffing.

Purigen:

Filter floss:

 

[uncgirl1]

You can just pull a handfull off and cram it in the filter. I honestly don't even bother washing it. I bought an enormous bag of it from wal mart for about $8. It is sold as pillow stuffing.



Purigen:

Filter floss:

Thank you! I knew they were different. I was just wondering if they ultimately did the same thing. ? I got the Walmart kind and crammed it in there. So far, so good!


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[Caliban07]

Thank you! I knew they were different. I was just wondering if they ultimately did the same thing. ? I got the Walmart kind and crammed it in there. So far, so good!


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Has the dust cleared?


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[uncgirl1]

Has the dust cleared?


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Yes, it has! I took the coral out and gave it a good rinsing (again) Friday night. Then let is sit in water with Prime for a bit. Added the filter floss yesterday and today it's looking so much better!


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[Caliban07]

Yes, it has! I took the coral out and gave it a good rinsing (again) Friday night. Then let is sit in water with Prime for a bit. Added the filter floss yesterday and today it's looking so much better!


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Excellent. Happy fish keeping from now on eh?


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[uncgirl1]

Excellent. Happy fish keeping from now on eh?


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I hope so! I'm sure you'll know if something happens to derail me again. I thought this was supposed to be a relaxing hobby??


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[Caliban07]

I hope so! I'm sure you'll know if something happens to derail me again. I thought this was supposed to be a relaxing hobby??


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No, it's relaxing to those on the outside looking in. Addictive yes, relaxing no way lol


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[trennamw]

No, it's relaxing to those on the outside looking in. Addictive yes, relaxing no way lol


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After you've exhausted yourself messing with the tank, sitting down with a glass of wine and staring at it is relaxing.

In my case the wine was necessary because I need a stepladder to keep messing with the tank and I won't get back on a ladder to do more if I've had a glass.


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[ScotJudd]

In answer to the original question - is filter floss the same as purigen?
No it's not. Filter floss is an inert filter medium, it is simply a final polish to the water before returning to the tank. It does accumulate BB but most people replace it regularly and it does not form a large percentage of your total filter bacteria.
Purigen is a polymer that absorbs many impurities including dissolved tannins. It can be reactivated with bleach but I prefer to just replace it.
I use both floss and purigen because they serve separate functions. However, floss is dirt cheap and purigen is well expensive but it does a fine job.
Ps. If you reactivate purigen with bleach read, read and read again how to do it.


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[uncgirl1]

After you've exhausted yourself messing with the tank, sitting down with a glass of wine and staring at it is relaxing.

In my case the wine was necessary because I need a stepladder to keep messing with the tank and I won't get back on a ladder to do more if I've had a glass.


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Ha! Wine is always good


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[uncgirl1]

In answer to the original question - is filter floss the same as purigen?
No it's not. Filter floss is an inert filter medium, it is simply a final polish to the water before returning to the tank. It does accumulate BB but most people replace it regularly and it does not form a large percentage of your total filter bacteria.
Purigen is a polymer that absorbs many impurities including dissolved tannins. It can be reactivated with bleach but I prefer to just replace it.
I use both floss and purigen because they serve separate functions. However, floss is dirt cheap and purigen is well expensive but it does a fine job.
Ps. If you reactivate purigen with bleach read, read and read again how to do it.


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Thank you! That makes sense and I appreciate the thorough explanation. I'm not using Purigen at the moment. I have it, but haven't used it. I think I'd be to afraid to recharge it. Bleach anywhere near my fish makes me want to break out in hives!


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[ScotJudd]

Hi uncgirl1.
I totally agree with the bleach/tank thing. I originally bought a purigen pouch for each filter. When it was exhausted (dark brown) I snipped off one end and refilled it with purigen from a container. Resealed the pouch with a food bag clippit, works a treat and is much cheaper than buying new bags of purigen. It's one of the must haves in my tank along with my UV filter.


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[MarshlDillon]

I have been contemplating using poly-fil quilt batting in my aquaclear for some extra scrubbing As i already have a huge roll. The roll i have is soft n crafty brand. Also has poly-fil and Fairfield brand names on it. Anyone have experience using quilt batting? Or better yet this brand?