Filter media for wet dry filtration

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Everyone is different I use bioballs with sponge under the tower with a piece of quilt batting on top to catch waste

is it possible to take a pic of the sponge under the tower?

[danielratti]

Its nothing special its just a piece of sponge under the tower

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Everyone is different I use bioballs with sponge under the tower with a piece of quilt batting on top to catch waste

how long have been usin quilt material?

[danielratti]

Years 6 or so

[Arturtle]

The only concern i have is the tacky side of the filter. I'm not sure it would be good for aquarium use.

They have a tacky and dry rolls.  If you're serious, see if they will send you a MSDS for the pads.

While looking at stuff on jehmco, it looks like they sell rolls of this filter material as well.  They would be a good cheap source

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Anyone use polyester quilters batting for wet dry media?

[danielratti]

Thats what Ive been saying im using. Im sure a lot of other people use it as well. I use it also on hob filter.

[Regalblue]

Anyone use polyester quilters batting for wet dry media?

Yes... I use it over top of lava rock.

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I went to walmart and bought a 45 x 60 " piece of polyester quilt batting. It's pretty thin maybe 1/4 " thick. The filter  I have now is about 2" thick. How thick do you guys go with. This would be the only filter put in before the bio balls.

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Thats what Ive been saying im using. Im sure a lot of other people use it as well. I use it also on hob filter.
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I've been reading so much about I lost track who said what where.  Sensory overload. 

[Arturtle]

As far as thickness, I would go with whatever is cheaper per weight.  You can just rip the thicker sheets into thinner ones.  I would imagine the thicker you leave it the quicker it will plug up.  I guess that is another thing to be aware of.  If you let it get too dirty it will let less water pass through it, and depending on how you're using it could cause an overflow.