Pillow stuffing for filter floss?

fishkeeprian · 08/18/2019, 03:31 PM

Hello,

I'm a little concerned. I have been using pillow stuffing as filter floss but I have been told it's usually treated with anti mould chemicals etc, is that correct?

civics14 · 08/18/2019, 08:41 PM

I been using polyfill for almost 4 months on an SPS dominated tank with no ill effect.

Picture of tank.

civics14 · 08/18/2019, 08:42 PM

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billdogg · 08/19/2019, 11:41 AM

I have a bag of poly fill I got at wallyworld about 15 years ago that I’ve been using with no ill effect ever since.

mcgyvr · 08/19/2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by civics14

I been using polyfill for almost 4 months on an SPS dominated tank with no ill effect.

I'm curious if you had that diatom issue before using it?

Most if not all of those poly fill products are treated with a silicate/silicone coating on the polyester fiber to make it "smooth" to the touch..

That coating is also what typically gives it its "antimicrobial" marketing. Its not toxic at all so if thats fishkeepers concern then they can stop worrying about that..

I am not sure of that how soluable that silicate treat is but I suspect it could be food for diatom growth to some extent..

robertifly · 08/21/2019, 08:12 PM

Good info on the pillar filling! Whew, that's the tank I want civics14 what are your using for lighting?

civics14 · 09/03/2019, 08:08 AM

Yeah, I had diatoms before as well. I had used a silicone grease on my seals for my pumps and been battling it since. Its a lot less than it use to be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

I'm curious if you had that diatom issue before using it?

Most if not all of those poly fill products are treated with a silicate/silicone coating on the polyester fiber to make it "smooth" to the touch..

That coating is also what typically gives it its "antimicrobial" marketing. Its not toxic at all so if thats fishkeepers concern then they can stop worrying about that..

I am not sure of that how soluable that silicate treat is but I suspect it could be food for diatom growth to some extent..

civics14 · 09/03/2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by robertifly

Good info on the pillar filling! Whew, that's the tank I want civics14 what are your using for lighting?

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08/18/2019, 03:31 PM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Pillow stuffing for filter floss? Hello, I'm a little concerned. I have been using pillow stuffing as filter floss but I have been told it's usually treated with anti mould chemicals etc, is that correct? __________________ If in doubt ask!

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billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have a bag of poly fill I got at wallyworld about 15 years ago that I’ve been using with no ill effect ever since. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

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robertifly Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milan, Tn Posts: 867	Good info on the pillar filling! Whew, that's the tank I want civics14 what are your using for lighting? __________________ reefracer Current Tank Info: none

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civics14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 201	I been using polyfill for almost 4 months on an SPS dominated tank with no ill effect. Picture of tank.

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