Filter Paper

Kingster · 07/21/2019, 12:14 PM

I am kicking around the idea of converting an old aquarium to a filter using approx. 12 in wide industrial coolant filtration rolls with an automatic advance motor with a float switch can someone please advise on where I can find roll paper material or materials I should avoid Thank You so much in advance

SantaMonica · 07/31/2019, 09:51 PM

Interesting project. How about just a roll of cloth hand towels that roll up into those bathroom boxes.

mcgyvr · 08/01/2019, 04:44 AM

Coolant filter paper is typically a rayon/polyester blend.. Basically any 50-100 micron filter paper for coolant or milk,etc... will work just fine..
You can get them in various widths/lengths all over ebay..

Antics · 08/04/2019, 06:53 AM

I've seen people talk about using the coolant paper off eBay but there have been some concerns raised over if there is any residue left on the paper during its production that could potentially be problematic for using in a reef aquarium.

mcgyvr · 08/04/2019, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Antics

I've seen people talk about using the coolant paper off eBay but there have been some concerns raised over if there is any residue left on the paper during its production that could potentially be problematic for using in a reef aquarium.

Typical aquarium hobbyist false concerns...

07/21/2019, 12:14 PM	#1
Kingster Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 19	Filter Paper I am kicking around the idea of converting an old aquarium to a filter using approx. 12 in wide industrial coolant filtration rolls with an automatic advance motor with a float switch can someone please advise on where I can find roll paper material or materials I should avoid Thank You so much in advance

07/31/2019, 09:51 PM	#2
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	Interesting project. How about just a roll of cloth hand towels that roll up into those bathroom boxes. __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

08/01/2019, 04:44 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Coolant filter paper is typically a rayon/polyester blend.. Basically any 50-100 micron filter paper for coolant or milk,etc... will work just fine.. You can get them in various widths/lengths all over ebay.. __________________ Who me?

08/04/2019, 06:53 AM	#4
Antics Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 50	I've seen people talk about using the coolant paper off eBay but there have been some concerns raised over if there is any residue left on the paper during its production that could potentially be problematic for using in a reef aquarium.