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Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34199

  • Hazeee
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Can i cut some 1 inch pvc into half inch sections and fill my filter with that instead? I have a ton of it already.
People call me Donnie. I've got one Tiger O in a 55USG.
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34213

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although the shape would be fine.. but.. i doubt if they can successfully house those beneficial bacteria
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34215

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That's what I thought too. I'm just trying to save some money.
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34219

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Hazeee wrote:
Can i cut some 1 inch pvc into half inch sections and fill my filter with that instead? I have a ton of it already.


There is a thread on here that talks about using straws, there was some good advice on what to use in there, See if you can find that....

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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34221

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hahahhahaa... ok
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34222

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You guys are the shiznit. Every question answered. I'm headed to buy some scrubbies now.
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34237

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Hazeee wrote:
Can i cut some 1 inch pvc into half inch sections and fill my filter with that instead? I have a ton of it already.


certainly ..they will work fine......
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34252

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Hazeee wrote:
You guys are the shiznit. Every question answered. I'm headed to buy some scrubbies now.


@ Shiznit... hahha i have heard this after so long....
If it doesn't kill you, it only makes you stronger...
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Re:Instead of bio balls 3 years ago #34442

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Hazeee wrote:
Can i cut some 1 inch pvc into half inch sections and fill my filter with that instead? I have a ton of it already.

definitely yes. or you could see the link below
www.oscarfishlover.com/index.php?option=...p;limitstart=6#27670
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