Filter floss or alternative

alexjread · May 15, 2023

Hi all,

I’m really new to marine, bought a 500 litre (110 gallon) tank and I’m just trying to make it the best that it can be and trying to make as few mistakes as possible if I can help it.

In my sump I have this white foam filter pad, it seems to get dirty practically over night and I just wondered if anyone had any better alternatives or maybe a link to a better quality one of these.

as I said I’m relatively new to this so I’m open to interpretation and alternatives if it will make things better/easier.

KrisReef · May 15, 2023

With the set up you have I don't know that you have any options that will work better and not need to be cleaned less.

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SchrutesReefs · May 15, 2023

I use filter floss in my Red Sea cups over socks. It’s relatively cheap and simple to swap out every few days.

alexjread · May 20, 2023

Where do you guys get replacements for the floss though? I’m struggling to find them, I was wondering if you could just get a sheet and cut it up into sections.