Marineland Rite-Size Z Filter Cartridges: Need Dimensions!!!

[metropolis93fan]

I use something like this for the poly batting

Ultra Fine Quilt Batting | Hobby Lobby | 634519

Mountain Mist Ultra Fine Batting is 100% polyester batting that is suitable for crafts; light weight quilts and needle punch batting. It has a uniform thickness and can be machine washed and dried.

www.hobbylobby.com

Does batting need containment? If so in what?

 

[Oblio]

cheap as in good or bad? I found some $6-7 ones too... I just thought if it was enough... why pay it? And I definitely wouldn't replace!

Inexpensive, I think I have Fluval, they last forever. You only have 5 gallons, I have 125. I probably have 2 or 3 cups of rings.

 

[Oblio]

Does batting need containment? If so in what?

I contain mine between the foam on bottom and the rings on top. The weight of the rings holds the poly down.

 

[metropolis93fan]

Does batting need containment? If so in what?

Comparing the batting to floss. Do you cut a rectangle slightly shorter than the cartridge so there is room for the rings on top? Trying to figure out batting vs floss

 

[Oblio]

Comparing the batting to floss. Do you cut a rectangle slightly shorter than the cartridge so there is room for the rings on top? Trying to figure out batting vs floss

Cut the batting so it lays horizontally flat on top of the bio-foam. I use 2-4 layers. You can also cut a longer piece and fold in half to save cutting. You then place the rings on top of the batting which will hold it in place.

 

[Oblio]

A rough sketch, batting is yellow, bio-foam black

 

[Greenhatgofish45]

You guys are awesome

 

[metropolis93fan]

A rough sketch, batting is yellow, bio-foam black

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Just saw this!