andrenym00 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I set up media basket in my biocube 29 with water director pieces directing flow into middle and have water level just underneath top level, problem is it makes a water fall noise. I didnt think it would be this loud? It's not horrible but I thought it would be more quiet? Any advice? Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 OMG! the sound of water in a fish tank!!!!! omgomgomg omgomgomg Nahh really, mine is the same way, water is like.....as high as possible between chambers, yet still a light trickly sound...i wouldnt worry, stuff extra floss, maybe itll help cheers Link to comment
Reef Hollister Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I get this on occaission. I just jiggle it from front to back a little and that has always taken care of it. Like the other poster said, make sure there is plenty of floss in chamber 1. Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I get this on occaission. I just giggle it from front to back a little and that has always taken care of it. Like the other poster said, make sure there is plenty of floss in chamber 1. What type of floss does everyone use? I dont want to run through my filter floss so fast. Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 It's like...... $5 for a pillow size bag at pet supermarket by me lol..... Link to comment
JaneG Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 What type of floss does everyone use? I dont want to run through my filter floss so fast. For a cost effective solution, you could look into pillow stuffing (sold at pretty much any super market/arts and crafts store- my LFS even sells it). Supposedly it works great and is extremely cheap, although I haven't personally tried it. Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 For a cost effective solution, you could look into pillow stuffing (sold at pretty much any super market/arts and crafts store- my LFS even sells it). Supposedly it works great and is extremely cheap, although I haven't personally tried it. Interesting, can anyone recommend a brand or type that I can purchase on the internet? Link to comment
Chi_nano_reefer Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Interesting, can anyone recommend a brand or type that I can purchase on the internet? If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, Poly-Fil 100% Premium Polyester Fiber Fill, it is $2.99 for a big bag, even replacing it every few days, it lasts me months. It is 100% new fiber, not recycled, less chance of leaching. Do not use the fill from WalMart as it is recycled, thus more chance of leaching unwanted traces to your tank. Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, Poly-Fil 100% Premium Polyester Fiber Fill, it is $2.99 for a big bag, even replacing it every few days, it lasts me months. It is 100% new fiber, not recycled, less chance of leaching. Do not use the fill from WalMart as it is recycled, thus more chance of leaching unwanted traces to your tank. Like this? http://www.sears.com/fairfield-poly-fil-pr.../p-SPM650087103 Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, Poly-Fil 100% Premium Polyester Fiber Fill, it is $2.99 for a big bag, even replacing it every few days, it lasts me months. It is 100% new fiber, not recycled, less chance of leaching. Do not use the fill from WalMart as it is recycled, thus more chance of leaching unwanted traces to your tank. Good call thx! Bought 2 bags and it looks like it will last for a long time! Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 By the way it says on the bag that it meets the flammability requirements of california. I've seen some people say not to use the non flammable poly-fil, is this brand safe? Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, Poly-Fil 100% Premium Polyester Fiber Fill, it is $2.99 for a big bag, even replacing it every few days, it lasts me months. It is 100% new fiber, not recycled, less chance of leaching. Do not use the fill from WalMart as it is recycled, thus more chance of leaching unwanted traces to your tank. Do you have any issues with stagnant water in the back chambers after the media basket? I put a ton of floss and now no noise but also the water has become stagnant in chamber 2 and 3 with buildup of surface film. Link to comment
StevieT Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wouldn't call it stagnant. The pump and flow hole is at the bottom of the tank so water is moving around that entire chamber fairly fast. What you are seeing is surface film. It really is nothing to worry about in the rear chamber. All you could do is mix it up every now and then manually. I guess you could put a pump back their aimed a the surface but not needed IMO. Link to comment
andrenym00 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wouldn't call it stagnant. The pump and flow hole is at the bottom of the tank so water is moving around that entire chamber fairly fast. What you are seeing is surface film. It really is nothing to worry about in the rear chamber. All you could do is mix it up every now and then manually. I guess you could put a pump back their aimed a the surface but not needed IMO. Thx Steve! How about the fairfield poly-fil? It says on the bag something about complies with california regulations, is it safe to use? I read somewhere not to use poly-fil that is fire resistant as its been chemically treated? Link to comment
StevieT Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think I remember the same. I really only use the filter floss we sell because it is full of awesomeness. Do a quick search here on that I have seen it posted a lot in the past. Otherwise find a floss that does not say fire resistant. Scott Reimer had a great thread on filter floss, i'd find it for you but busy at MACNA. Link to comment
StevieT Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 This may help http://www.nano-reef.com/search/q.php?cx=p...s&sa=Go#922 Link to comment
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