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WTB sponges for filtration

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Trevor0015, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. Trevor0015

    Trevor0015 Inactive User

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    I am looking for some sponges for sump filtration if anyone has any extra just laying around or know a good place to buy a bunch let me know it would really be appreciated. Located in Ames.
    Trevor
     
  2. Kylie

    Kylie Inactive User

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    Most pet stores should have sponges that work well. I got a pack of three for $15 that are about 1" thick and 6.5 x 12.5" from Petland. They worked really well collecting the really fine sand that wasn't settling in my 40g when I first set it up.
     
  3. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I've got tons of live sponge if you need any! Prolly not what your looking for though... haha
     
  4. IrishStock

    IrishStock Inactive User

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    Go to Walmart or a fabric store and buy quilt batting.  A yard will probably last a long time.  Cut it to whatever size you want.  I've used it for years and years without any problems at all. 
    There are different thickness but I usually just get the thinnest.  You can always double it, if you need to but it is sooo much cheaper than sponges and you don't have to wash them out...just pitch it.
     
  5. Trevor0015

    Trevor0015 Inactive User

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    Thats a good idea, I'll have to check those places out.

    Trevor
     
  6. Kylie

    Kylie Inactive User

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    That is a good idea /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/hybrid//emoticons/smile.gif I was recently directed to fabric stores for silk plants for freshwater also. Appearently they have just as good of ones for much cheeper. Fabric stores rock haha
     

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