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Bio-fill Media

Hi! We are new to the forum and the aquaponic community. We are building a bio-filter that requires 100 cubic ft. of bio-fill ribbon. In researching getting the ribbon I found some discussions/blogs that the ribbon is PVC pipe that is thin cut with a lathe. Is this true? I found that info looking for a lower cost option for the bio-fill ribbon. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Alex Veidel on August 22, 2013 at 1:56pm

I would recommend using a media bed as your biofilter, but that's just my opinion :)

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Permalink Reply by Harold Sukhbir on August 22, 2013 at 6:25pm

Hi Chris,

Yes the shavings can be used for filter material, after all, the use of PVC proliferates many an Aquaponic system. Please note however some of these shavings come from PVC which is not approved for potable water.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Silberstein on August 22, 2013 at 6:29pm

hey chris can you clarify this statement a little.

thank you

Harold Sukhbir said:

Hi Chris,

Yes the shavings can be used for filter material, after all, the use of PVC proliferates many an Aquaponic system. Please note however some of these shavings come from PVC which is not approved for potable water.