PVC Shavings

[pbyrmartin]

Anyone know where I can get some of this stuff

 

[dball711]

Never heard of this, what's it used for?

 

[acroholic]

If you don't need a lot, get your table saw out and make some.

 

[pbyrmartin]

I almost bought a table saw this pass Black Friday but didn't

 

[pbyrmartin]

It's for my sump to cut down on air bubbles

 

[cantare00]

interesting, how were you planning on using it to do this?

 

[pbyrmartin]

Cantare00;1001355 wrote: interesting, how were you planning on using it to do this?

In the middle of the sump, I have been using it in my sump for 14 years now, but I am building new sump for my 80 Rimless and I need some.

Years ago marine depot use to sell it

 

[acroholic]

pbyrmartin;1001307 wrote: Anyone know where I can get some of this stuff

Is this what you are referring to? If so, it is called Bacti-Twist, and is sold mainly for pond filter systems. You had me lost at your initial description. PVC ribbon is another name for it.

Couple sources, although where the best price is, I cannot tell you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/330783750010?lpid=82">Bacti Twist Ribbon Koi Fish Pond Filter Biomedia 1 CU ft Water Garden White PVC | eBay</a>

[IMG]http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2813/bacti-twist_biologicalmechanical_filter_media_by_e.html?gclid=CIm6r8uyt8ICFSxk7AodACcAUA">http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2813/bacti-twist_biologicalmechanical_filter_media_by_e.html?gclid=CIm6r8uyt8ICFSxk7AodACcAUA</a>



[IMG]http://www.ericnewman.com/ribbon.jpg alt="" />

 

[myreefclub0070]

Why not just use plastic scrubbers?

 

[pbyrmartin]

Acroholic;1001374 wrote: Is this what you are referring to? If so, it is called Bacti-Twist, and is sold mainly for pond filter systems. You had me lost at your initial description. PVC ribbon is another name for it.

Couple sources, although where the best price is, I cannot tell you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/330783750010?lpid=82">Bacti Twist Ribbon Koi Fish Pond Filter Biomedia 1 CU ft Water Garden White PVC | eBay</a>

[IMG]http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2813/bacti-twist_biologicalmechanical_filter_media_by_e.html?gclid=CIm6r8uyt8ICFSxk7AodACcAUA">http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2813/bacti-twist_biologicalmechanical_filter_media_by_e.html?gclid=CIm6r8uyt8ICFSxk7AodACcAUA</a>



[IMG]http://www.ericnewman.com/ribbon.jpg alt="" />

yeah that's it

 

[pbyrmartin]

MYREEFCLUB0070;1001379 wrote: Why not just use plastic scrubbers?

I guess this is another option, interesting

could I just buy this at walmart and its fish safe

 

[myreefclub0070]

pbyrmartin;1001388 wrote: I guess this is another option, interesting

could I just buy this at walmart and its fish safe

Yes and yes, there is always a substitute for something...lol

 

[enderg60]

pbyrmartin;1001353 wrote: It's for my sump to cut down on air bubbles

probably easier to find bio balls, they will work the same way. Just make sure they are in a basket or something so you can easily clean them.

 

[jennm]

Or Matrix? Matrix is porous so you get the aerobic as well as anaerobic bacterial colonies. Much more efficient.

I've seen that 'pvc shavings' marketed as Bio-Bale by CPR Aquatics - but most people either bought skimmers without the bale or threw it away.

I had visions of PVC sawdust...

Jenn

 

[picoreefguy]

JennM;1001629 wrote:
I had visions of PVC sawdust...

i was thinking the same thing lol

 

[rdnelson]

MYREEFCLUB0070;1001379 wrote: Why not just use plastic scrubbers?

Or buy one scrubber pad for an electric floor scrubber and cut it into small pieces. That is what I did for my pond pump. One pad is only a few bucks at HD and create a surprising amount once cut up.

 

[jennm]

All that plastic media provides is aerobic surface area. Old technology.

Porous media (like Matrix which is pretty inexpensive), allows for aerobic as well as anaerobic biological activity, which makes for better denitrification.

Jenn

 

[pbyrmartin]

JennM;1001683 wrote: All that plastic media provides is aerobic surface area. Old technology.

Porous media (like Matrix which is pretty inexpensive), allows for aerobic as well as anaerobic biological activity, which makes for better denitrification.

Jenn

Where can I find this Matrix and what does it look like

 

[pbyrmartin]

arkhamresident;1001691 wrote: http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Matrix.html">Seachem Matrix</a>

I've seen it at the big box pet stores and every online vendor I've been to.[/QUOTE]

Ok
I think I have seen it too