Foam quality
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Foam quality
I have the opportunity to get foam for a Mattenfilter from the US and have come across 2 major suppliers: Angelsplus and Swisstropicals.
Price wise they are very similar but Angelsplus has the advantage that they cut the foam at the size you want. They have less PPI sizes though.
Does anybody know whether there is a considerable quality difference between the 2 suppliers?
Price wise they are very similar but Angelsplus has the advantage that they cut the foam at the size you want. They have less PPI sizes though.
Does anybody know whether there is a considerable quality difference between the 2 suppliers?
Biulu- Support
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Re: Foam quality
I do not think there would be similar from what I have read you just need to decide how fine you want to go. I prefer to cut foam myself.
Fores41- Pleco Poster
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Re: Foam quality
I found a supplier in Toronto which is much cheaper. The only downside is that you need to order at least 2 sheets. I will check here locally if somebody wants to get in with me on this as an order.
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Re: Foam quality
who supplies in Toronto I may want to get some in the future and I have relatives that go to TO. on a regular basis.
Fores41- Pleco Poster
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Re: Foam quality
I have been watching youtube for matten filter builds. There is a kit that you can purchase to install from Swiss Tropicals. I like the idea of matten filters as it is a more sophisticated U/G filter (without gravel). Corner installation looks very clean and hides the best, but I guess it is preference.
Builu do you have an idea of how big a tank you will install into and whether you will go the length of the tank or corner ?
Builu do you have an idea of how big a tank you will install into and whether you will go the length of the tank or corner ?
alexmtl- Veteran Member
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Re: Foam quality
I will install them on the short sides of my tanks in a way that I can squeeze them between the sides. In my 20 gallon long I will use it as a divider.
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Re: Foam quality
spencer Jack sells Poret® Brand Filter Foam
10 PPI 4" THICKNESS - BLACK
39"X39"
200.00
HALF SHEET
120.00
10 PPI 4" THICKNESS - BLACK
39"X39"
200.00
HALF SHEET
120.00
montrealapisto- Shrimp
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Re: Foam quality
montrealapisto wrote:spencer Jack sells Poret® Brand Filter Foam
10 PPI 4" THICKNESS - BLACK
39"X39"
200.00
HALF SHEET
120.00
Thanks for that, but it looks like we have a producer right at our doorstep in Laval! Once I know more, I will let you guys know.
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Fores41 wrote:who supplies in Toronto I may want to get some in the future and I have relatives that go to TO. on a regular basis.
It seems the name of the company changed but at least the telephone number is still the same:
Engineered Foam
150 Toro Road
Toronto
1-416-630-6649
fax 1-416-630-8423
email: engfoam@vitacanada.ca
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