Any cheap alternative media for canister filters?

mott said:
What are you planning on replacing?
The sponges last a few years and the bio should last many years. The only thing you should be replacing is the fine pad, which you can use regular filter floss for 2.50 a bag or some folks use pillow batting which I think is the same stuff.
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If I still had them, yes. :D

When I moved, I think it was either lost or thrown away by accident by someone. I noticed my 2215 was empty and I cannot find the media...
 
 
I got this stuff at a Meijer (Midwest version of a super Walmart but better) for 3.99 or 4.99. I used a good chuck of the bag and there is still a lot left.

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mott said:
I would buy the Ehfimech and sponge

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18405/si1382936/cl0/eheimehfimech1liter It's 7.99 not 29.99

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18405/si1382912/cl0/eheimcoarsebluepadforeheim2215

And then some cheap bio-media

http://cgi.ebay.com/300-Grams-CERAMIC-BIO-RING-FILTER-MEDIA-POND-AQUARIUM_W0QQitemZ220353382983QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220353382983&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

And finally any regular bag filter floss...
Like I said before, the Sponge, mech and bio will last you many years to come, just replace the fine stuff every 3-6 months.
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In Canada, Big Als sell Ehfimech- 1Liter for $16, Eheim Coarse Blue Pad For Eheim 2215 also $16. I sent a question to that eBay guy for shipping to Canada. I have a feeling that it would be around $15.

Unfortunately, I also have two more 2217 with no media... :mad2: Looking at those rates above, its still going to cost me a small fortune... :cry:
 
yep granny told me about that stuff and i got a roll that i cut to fit in my mag350 and my xp3
 
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