Katalyst
Jun 25th 2007, 08:01 AM
Hi Guys,
This is half frugal fishkeeping and half DIY. But cheap 'n easy.
I was at my LFS yesterday and noticed one of these.
http://www.petdiscounters.com/c196/Penguin...idge-p6366.html (http://www.petdiscounters.com/c196/Penguin-200-350-Refillable-Media-Cartridge-p6366.html)
Marinelands refillable media was $14 a bag, I decided to nix that.:nah: I next went to Home Depot and picked up Window Air Conditioner Filter Pads, True Blue Filter Pads to be exact. A large bag was about $2 and Bob's your Uncle I was set. I was so pleased with the results I went out and picked up two more bags (identical to the media Marine Land sells) to hold me over the winter as well. I have a feeling I'll be hording this item come the end of summer.
It works like a charm...And I'm quite happy that I don't have to cut up the cartridges anymore. To replace the media or get the carbon out. Just thought I'd share in my discovery, it may not be a new thing but it was to me.
This is half frugal fishkeeping and half DIY. But cheap 'n easy.
I was at my LFS yesterday and noticed one of these.
http://www.petdiscounters.com/c196/Penguin...idge-p6366.html (http://www.petdiscounters.com/c196/Penguin-200-350-Refillable-Media-Cartridge-p6366.html)
Marinelands refillable media was $14 a bag, I decided to nix that.:nah: I next went to Home Depot and picked up Window Air Conditioner Filter Pads, True Blue Filter Pads to be exact. A large bag was about $2 and Bob's your Uncle I was set. I was so pleased with the results I went out and picked up two more bags (identical to the media Marine Land sells) to hold me over the winter as well. I have a feeling I'll be hording this item come the end of summer.
It works like a charm...And I'm quite happy that I don't have to cut up the cartridges anymore. To replace the media or get the carbon out. Just thought I'd share in my discovery, it may not be a new thing but it was to me.