polywool---can pillow stuffing be used instead?

[jazz298]

I bought some Marina polywool for my fluval filter. and it is pretty much pillow stuffing. Is it possible that I can just buy a bag of pillow-stuffing, say from walmart? Is it safe for the tank?

it is much cheaper to do it that way then by a tiny box of it from the pet store...

 

[Cory Keeper]

yes, I use it for my DIY filter all the time, works quite well.

 

[Weezer]

Polyester fiberfill is what most people use, the same stuff that comes in pillows, clothes ect.. Like u said its much cheaper and is available almost anywhere, ..........

 

[msjinkzd]

yeah, i use pillow stuffing from walmart. It works just fine, although can clog quickly so pay attention to your filter output.

 

[chesterthehero]

what kind of filter are you using it in?

i have a wet dry filter and the fluffy stuff used in a/c's and those plastic pot scrubbers make amazing bio media and water polishing stuff

 

[Rbishop]

I use it in most all my filters.

 

[BoredAgain]

I use it as well. Just make sure that you are getting the kind without flame retardants, should be labeled properly on the package if it is treated with such chemicals.

 

[mostlycichlids]

I use it in my canisters but my HOB's are just filled with sponges.

 

[jazz298]

its a fluval 305. and will be used in a 405 soon

 

[legendaryfrog]

It never ceases to amaze me how pets stores can take such common items and charge tenfold.

Make sure you get the stuff thats not treated with chems.