Filter Media

[littlenemo]

Evening all. tank is cycling but was wondering if there is any one near Manchester that would be kind enough to donate so filter media or pads with bacteria to help kick start get my cycling done quicker

 

[Blubble37]

i might have a bit spare... will have a check...

 

[Blubble37]

sorry mate, i have none spare :L

 

[fishprotector]

What filter are you running? I could spare a little (gave 1/4 of it away last week you see).

 

[littlenemo]

running a sump with a canister bio balls etc but any thing will do

 

[fishprotector]

Ahh. I can not give you any bio media as I am waiting for mine to grow back up to previous levels. I can squeeze all of my sponges into a bag of tank water for you though if you like. I am in East Manchester. Junction 23 M60.

 

[littlenemo]

so what would i do just pour the water over my bio balls???

 

[Aqua Tom]

Ahh. I can not give you any bio media as I am waiting for mine to grow back up to previous levels. I can squeeze all of my sponges into a bag of tank water for you though if you like. I am in East Manchester. Junction 23 M60.

That would be pointless, the bacteria live on the media not in the water.


Tom

 

[littlenemo]

arrrr so i need some media not water

also im glad to pay for it

 

[Aqua Tom]

arrrr so i need some media not water

also im glad to pay for it

I will post you some media if you want. Just PM me your address.


Tom

 

[fishprotector]

Ahh. I can not give you any bio media as I am waiting for mine to grow back up to previous levels. I can squeeze all of my sponges into a bag of tank water for you though if you like. I am in East Manchester. Junction 23 M60.

That would be pointless, the bacteria live on the media not in the water.


Tom

Actually, if you squeeze or wash the sponges or an established filter into the water of a new tank then it will help colonise the new filter quicker. This is because some of the bacteria fall off the sponge with the rough handling.

 

[Tizer]

I wouldnt be trusting nobodys media but my own, who knows whats dormant and waiting to jump out and attack! wraaaaaaaaaa

 

[Aqua Tom]

I wouldnt be trusting nobodys media but my own, who knows whats dormant and waiting to jump out and attack! wraaaaaaaaaa

Lol, you make it sound like we may have the Alien infesting our filters.


Tom.

 

[littlenemo]

lol aquatom if you post it would it stay alive

 

[DBT85]

lol aquatom if you post it would it stay alive

From what I gather as long as it stays wet then it should be fine as long as it gets fed within a few days. I hope thats the case as Miiiiiiint is sending me some!