Re: [Killietalk] Cheap method of making foam filters?

["David Lains" <davidlains at gmail_com>]

I only like sponge filters for fry.  Other wise like Karl's Under gravels I
use the lee's economy box filter:
http://www.pets-warehouse.com/Vpasp/shopexd.asp?id=88243

It's tough to beat at $2 and I've recently started using spawning mops as my
reusable filter floss on top of 1/4 inch lava rock.

I usually just use the lava rock as it's so easy to clean simply by shaking
and rinsing in tank water a couple time.

Best fishes
David
www.goldfishgarage.com

-----Original Message-----
From: killietalk-bounces at aka_org [mailto:killietalk-bounces at aka_org] On
Behalf Of Karl Doering
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:26 AM
To: Vincent Sbarra; killifish discussion list
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Cheap method of making foam filters?

My personal choice. Never own a sponge filter. Picture attached. Just fill
with course gravel. Every 2 weeks dump rinse in cool water put back in.NONE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vincent Sbarra" <killydad at hotmail_com>
To: "James (Jim) Darlack" <JMDarlack at yahoo_com>; "killifish discussion list"

<killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Cheap method of making foam filters?


> Get open cell foam from a fabric store (padding) or Home Depot (air 
> conditioner seal). Cut to size. Punch a hole through it using a 
> sharpened pipe. Plug the bottom of the hole with a glass marble or 
> rounded stone (the extra weight at the bottom will be appreciated). 
> Insert a pvc or civic pipe that has some holes drilled in the side. 
> Insert a air tube. Put in tank.
> Vince
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "James (Jim) Darlack" <jmdarlack at yahoo_com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 4:49 PM
> To: <killietalk at aka_org>
> Subject: [Killietalk] Cheap method of making foam filters?
>
>> Hi Killi Nuts,
>>
>> Anyone have a cheap, and easy method to make foam filters?
>>
>> I have seen simple methods of making box filters out of margarine 
>> tubs, using sand, or other compounds.  How about box filters?
>>
>> Granted, they are fairly cheap depending on the tank size.  However...
>> cant help think that materials can be purchased cheaply in quantity, 
>> and a little ingenuity used for construction.
>>
>> I tried converting a foam toilet bowl cleaner, purchased for a buck 
>> from a dollars store.  it worked great... until part of the foam 
>> deteriorated.
>> Fish didnt mind it. But it was constructed of the wrong type of foam.
>>
>> Jim, Sterling, VA.
>>
>>
>>
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