how exactly do I inoculate one of these bags? Do I inject into and through the micron filter into the brf cake?
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That is incorrect, the others two answers are wrong also. You inject slightly above the top edge of substrate in the plastic deep into the cake, then immediately put tape over the injection point. The filter is for gas exchange only so if you poke a hole in it, it defeats the purpose and could allow more contamination inside.
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I've never tried putting a bag of anything into the filter. You could empty the bag into the filter and see what happens when you brew it.
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Just cut a piece from filter foam sheet. They sell a whole filter package at Petsmart for $5. I use them in my canister filter.
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A charcoal briquette is what I use. Purchase a glass funnel from a science center, then add a one third of a coffee filter, and roughly one quarter briquette to it, filter your H2-0, WORKS FOR ME. RW
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When you open the zippered bag and liner bag, there will be a gelling agent inside already. This is sufficient for average use, assuming have liquid and half solid waste ends up in the bag. It is helpful to purchase a separate container of bio-gel, and just add it, a teaspoon at a time, as the bag fills up with waste, especially if you are expecting more liquid waste than solid. It is NOT necessary to buy the extra, but from experience, it is helpful when there is more liquid waste than solid waste being created. Ours are used at festivals and for 4+ day camping trips. We purchased a bio-gel and a powdered deodorizer (add 1 scoop at beginning if you choose to use this as well) along with our first order of bags, and are still using up the extra bio-gel three years later. You really only add extra if it has stopped gelling, and it takes awhile for that to happen. At that point, just add the extra teaspoon of bio-gel, and, well, keep going! Just keep an eye on the bag and change it as recommended. We swear by these bags, and have NEVER had a leak, or any issues.
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Cimes with I media filter I fill mine with the amoina charcoal mix thus is a good add on to a tank clears it up and keeps it clear when the media bag wearsbout I use the blue filter sponge u get at petco or petsmart it last for ever
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Bruno I use food grade buckets that I get from local bakeries (icing buckets). I always worried about chemicals leaching through the mylar. I don't have any proof that could or would happen, so, food grade buckets takes that out of the equation. These bags are great by the way :)
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I think these filters are worthless! I purchased several for my 2 gallon and smaller tanks for Betas and don't find them effective at all. I don't believe you can put charcoal in them, only takes the small foam filters that I haven't seen in stores. My advice is to try Drs. Foster & Smith for small tank filters, that's what I did!
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I bought Poly-Fil at Michaels craft store, small plastic beads. It took almost all of 2 32 oz. bags. Lucky it was not expensive.
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I did this before when I got the bags, this time I ordered it they came in larger jars. If you do get the bags instead, just store them in a ziplock bag after you open them. I did this and they did not go bad.
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You simply place them in a glass gallon jug and fill the jug with water, wait about a day and then use as needed replace water and wait an hor before using - use about two thirds each time. Then as you need water just pour it out and enjoy.You can put the bag in the water or put the prills loose in the bottom of the jug.They last as long as they are there, however, you may see a green algae in the jug after several (6+) months and i suggest you change the prills then.
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It's already in a bag that's kind plastic-y feeling. The dimensions of the bag wouldn't fit in my filter so I took a piece of women's hose cut it to size then poured the stuff in that and tied it off. Works great!
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Myself, I pre-coat my cakes with a very thin layer of buttercream, icing, called crumb coating. Then chill the cake again before applying the MMF. This makes for a cleaner, and easier, install. Also, it's a bit easier to reposition the MMF if needed.
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Hi there! I NEVER use the multi purpose bag on its own, unless Im trying to get bigger debris , like leaves..the micro fiber bags can be inserted into the all purpose bag to trap the smallest of small particles ...I have a bag from a previous unit that was a small particle bag..that is what I use all of the time!! And, don't forget to recharge the battery every couple of weeks during the winter,when not in use, or else you will need to buy a new unit come spring. Found that out the hard way!!! Once the battery is drained, you can not recharge it. Hope this helps!
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wait until transplant and mix in a tiny sprinkling with the soil medium. Instructions are on the bag.
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Yep. They just create a large surface area for the bennificial bacteria to live on. They are pretty large though. Make sure you measure your filter and get the right size for your specific application.
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I am not sure about the size as far as microns. They are the size of the normal carbon that is in store-bought filter inserts. I use them to redue the store bought and use them over and over again. Fabric store polyester sheets peeled to thickness and blued with hot glue. Works great. I also used it in socks for HOT filters. Amazon does sell one pound bags with zippers that come five to an order. The carbon in those are long, like an inch or so and about 1/8" thick. The Marineland Black Diamond media will not stay in the zipper bags, the mesh is too large.