Poly fil to help filter water

[natashakay.]

Is this stuff safe to use in the tank (overflow/sump) to help filter crap out of the water?

 

[doubleshot00]

Been using it for a year now. Lots of people use it.

 

[natashakay.]

Been using it for a year now. Lots of people use it.

I’ve seen a lot of people post about it just didn’t know if there was different kinds that were safe versus not safe! Just wanna try something else to help clear my water up and thought I’d give this a shot! Thanks for the reply!

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

I’ve seen a lot of people post about it just didn’t know if there was different kinds that were safe versus not safe! Just wanna try something else to help clear my water up and thought I’d give this a shot! Thanks for the reply!

I use this exact brand. You'll be fine.

 

[t5Nitro]

Thats what I use. I dont rinse it either. Straight into the filter cup.

 

[j.falk]

I use it too. I change it out about once every 3 - 4 days.

 

[doubleshot00]

Thats what I use. I dont rinse it either. Straight into the filter cup.

Yeah I stopped rinsing mine to.

 

[Derrick0580]

It will work, but if you use it then use the stuff made for aquariums that comes in a bag similar to polyfil, the aquarium stuff clearly removes more from the water. It actually turns brown from all the gunk it catches. I think the walmart stuff is treated with something, although not harmful to our tanks, I feel it doesn’t pull as much stuff from the water.

 

[natashakay.]

It will work, but if you use it then use the stuff made for aquariums that comes in a bag similar to polyfil, the aquarium stuff clearly removes more from the water. It actually turns brown from all the gunk it catches. I think the walmart stuff is treated with something, although not harmful to our tanks, I feel it doesn’t pull as much stuff from the water.

At this rate I’m just looking for something cheaper and quick to get to help. I don’t need it to be perfect but my goby like to stir up crap all the time so figured a little extra something wouldn’t hurt

 

[Devaji]

that's what I use. change it out every 3 days no cleaning socks.

altho i got a reef mat for the smaller tank. but will use filter floss on the big tank.