Choosing the correct filter foams - How important is it?
Channel: Pondguru
Date: 2016-02-12

How important is choosing the correct foams? Very important....
http://www.filterpro.co.uk for media and foams.
Similar foams on Amazon.co.uk: http://geni.us/5cvdB
Similar foams on Amazon.com: http://geni.us/ABzyp3
The foams in the Amazon link do not have such high ridges and valleys as the foams I sell on the FilterPro website but they are OK.
I should have put more emphasis on the LAYERING of various grades of foams as that is key to successful mechanical filtration. One thin profile cut foam will not catch as much muck as a thick square cut foam of same density but a layered approach using coarse, medium then fine foams will do a much better job of progressively catching dirt than a large single sponge which fills the same space e.g. a tray in a canister filter (hope that makes sense).
Your foams are the part of your filter which mechanically remove dirt and I'd estimate that 99% of aquarium owners have flat ineffective foams or foams in the wrong place. Hopefully by watching this video you will see the sense in using good quality profile cut foams to catch more dirt and cut down on your filter maintenance schedule.
If you're unsure how to set up an external canister filter please check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsAmS...
The same method applies to most types of filters - mechanical (foams - and fine pad) followed by biological (good quality media).
Thanks for watching and feel free to share this video with anyone you think may benefit from seeing it.
Pondguru