My Reef Creations FMC-422 filters - where to source the filter material?

[reefdiver73]

I have a "My Reef Creations" FMC-422 and need replacement filters. I reached out to MRC and they forwarded my e-mail to a dealer who was kind enough to offer me two filters for "$34.99 plus shipping". If I have to bite the bullet and buy them from that dealer fine, but that's highway robbery. It's literally $2 worth of some sort of washable filter media that is about 1" thick and cut into a 4" circle with a hole punched out of the middle. I'm a little miffed by the price. Does anyone know of any alternative sources for that type of filter material?

 

[SPR1968]

I can’t answer the specific question, but I can bump the thread to see if we can get you some help

 

[LuisPerez711]

Alright. I'm going to assume the "4" in the 422 is the diameter of the reactor because the 22 is the height, which is 22".

MRC x-series media reactors have a 4 inch diameter as well. I found the sponges for the x-series and am guessing it will fit the 422 model you have, BUT I am not 100% sure. You be the judge.

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Sponge Set (2) for MRC X-Series Media Reactor

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[reefdiver73]

Alright. I'm going to assume the "4" in the 422 is the diameter of the reactor because the 22 is the height, which is 22".

MRC x-series media reactors have a 4 inch diameter as well. I found the sponges for the x-series and am guessing it will fit the 422 model you have, BUT I am not 100% sure. You be the judge.

Sponge Set (2) for MRC X-Series Media Reactor - AquaCave.com

Sponge Set (2) for MRC X-Series Media Reactor

www.aquacave.com

X-5 Media Chamber

Want true precision and a top quality look and feel for you reef setup? Check out the X-Series by My Reef Creations. This Series blends clean streamlined hardware built with precision machining to give you the best of both worlds. Don't settle for less. Get your MRC products today @ Fish Tanks...

fishtanksdirect.com

Thank you! That at least confirms my "highway robbery" statement with the "$34.99 + shipping" price I was given. $9.99 for two is more in line. I'll take a close look at the specs of the two different reactors, but I suspect you just found the filter I need. Thank you!