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Poly Filter

Poly Filter

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The POLY-FILTER is for filtering and purifying both fresh and salt water aquariums. It is a formulation of a special patented material bonded to a synthetic matrix. By means of a unique proprietary process, the POLY-FILTER is made impervious to salt and is also organic loving to certain materials. It can absorb and adsorb contaminants and other toxic materials found in nature or added to fresh and salt water with or without fish and invertebrates. Medication added to fresh and salt water aquariums for treatment of diseased fish will automatically be removed by the POLY-FILTER after serving their intended purpose before the medication can produce a toxic effect on the fish.

The POLY-FILTER is non-toxic and harmless to biological filtration because it allows a sufficient amount of ammonia to reach the biological filter in order to sustain the bacteria culture. The POLY-FILTER provides a supplemental means for removal of ammonia when the biological filter is unable to break down the excess ammonia and its concentration increases rapidly. Then the POLY-FILTER adsorbs the excess ammonia while the biological filter readjusts to higher ammonia input levels. Changes color when exhausted. 4" x 8".

Poly-Filter
Operating Instructions

Freshwater Application:
Add Poly-Filter to any holder or apparatus at any time.

Establishing Marine/Reef system:
Add Poly-Filter so water can pass through it.
For Maximum Filtration: Eliminate all water bypass.

Poly-Filter in established marine & freshwater systems:
  • Conventional power filter: Place Poly-Filter on bottom plate. Cover with gravel or floss. Do not restrict flow.
  • Plastic undergravel filters: Place Poly-Filter on top of the undergravel plate. Cover filter and plate with gravel.
  • Canister-type power filters: Place Poly-Filter in the chemical filter compartment. Add floss according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Medication removal (parasite and antibiotic treatments):
Remove Poly-Filter from water before any type of medication is added. Follow medication instructions issued by the manufacturer. After treatment is complete, place Poly-Filter back in the water to remove traces of medication. Test water for safe levels. When safe, remove discolored Poly-Filter, dry and save for next medication. Place new Poly-Filter in the water for removal of conventional organics and water purification.

Adding vitamins and trace elements:
Remove Poly-Filter from water before adding vitamins or trace elements. After 12 hours place Poly-Filter back into water. Poly-Filter will not remove calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium or alkalinity supplements. Poly-Filter will not remove trace elements included in marine salt mixtures.

General maintenance comments:
Poly-Filter turns color when removing medications. Aqua to Dark Blue: Copper or Copper salts. Orange: Iron. Bright Red: Aluminum. Bright Yellow: Ammonia, Amines or Solvents. Dyes: Color of the solution when added i.e. Methylene Blue: Pale Blue. Malachite Green: Light Green, Tannins/Humic acid: Dark Brown, Organic Wastes: Light Tan progressing to Dark Brown. Poly-Filter extends time between water changes. Add de-chlorinated water to make up for evaporation loss. If pH shifts below acceptable level change water and add a new Poly-Filter. Heavy slime producing water conditioners can surface coat Poly-Filter and interfere with absorption performance. In marine water, soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide then rinse (in freshwater) well. In freshwater soak in 10% marine salt water solution then rinse (in freshwater) well.

Specifications

4 x 8 filter pad


Manufacturer Info

Poly-Bio-Marine
In 1976, Poly-Bio-Marine, Inc. developed, patented and commercialized a truly unique product, the "Poly Filter". It was specifically designed for chemical filtration in the aquarium.

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Poly Filter Reviews



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Don't Use Unless You Have To

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Reviewers Rating Unsatisfactory


Posted: 4/26/2013 from GLENVIEW, IL UNITED STATES
0.5 5
Experience Level: Expert


Comments: I have heard nothing but great things about this product, however after using this product I would never use it again unless I tried every else first. My water parameters have always been perfect and after using this as an alternative to carbon I found that within days my sps had a negative reaction to something the poly filter was pulling out and began lightly bleaching. My conclusions for this product are that you shouldn't use this as a preemptive product but reserve it for emergency use. If everything is good with your tank don't take the risk of sending something out of whack and then spend the next month figuring out what went wrong. This product adsorbs just about everything so I don't buy that trace elements do not get pulled out of the water as well beneficial nutrients the system needs. Stick with Carbon or your usual media and you'll be better off.


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Poly filter

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Reviewers Rating Excellent!


Posted: 4/8/2013 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: really polishes up the water well


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Poly Filtr

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Reviewers Rating Excellent!


Posted: 6/4/2012 from DORA, AL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: This is the best filter you can buy. It is a little pricey, but worth it. It will eliminate all traces of medication, nitrates, phosphates, amonia, coral warfare chemicals (for lack of a better term). It turns dull water crystal clear. It is also reusable! You will know what the filter removed from your tank by the color it turns. I highly recommend this.


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Polyfilter is great

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Reviewers Rating Excellent!


Posted: 11/8/2011 from VALRICO, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I set up a nano reef tank and let it cycle for about 3 weeks before adding livestock, I'm currently using a polyfilter on my custom made fuge and thats it for filtration the water parameters are perfect and its crystal clear. Great product.


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Reviewers Rating Excellent!


Posted: 6/5/2011 from RIVERSIDE, CA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Every aquarist should have some in stock for the 'bad moments'. I've used this for QT to make sure ammonia and other containments are always in checked. I've also used this to remove copper from my tank after treatment of ICH and it did a great job. The different colors that it changes is awesome in telling you what was removed. When I removed copper, it was a dark blue. Other times, it'll just be a brown for organics. As to run 24/7, it would be an expensive filter media, but you can leave one in your tank just you need to setup a QT quickly.


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Awesome Product

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Posted: 3/30/2011 from FORT MYERS, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I pride myself in providing the best water quality possible for my marine inhabitants. I was a little skeptical about buying one of the poly filters, but finally did after reading some of the online reviews. I am very very happy I did. Within 48hrs my tanks were noticeably clearer, especially in my sea horse tank. I am very impressed with this product and now use it on all of my tanks. Even my LFS is now using it in all of their display tanks! They have enough confidence in the product to use in a tank with $10K in corals!


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Excellent Product

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Posted: 3/20/2011 from CHARLESTON, SC UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Expert


Comments: Great product to use along side your regular filter system. You can see what it's doing by the change of color. This product really helps keep my tanks healthy.


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great product

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Posted: 10/18/2010 from PENSACOLA, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Expert


Comments: I have been using this product for years. It is a very good micro mechanical filter. I use it as the last mechanical filter in my sump. This helps eliminate air bubbles in the tank return.


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Awsome!

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Posted: 6/22/2010 from HUDSON, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: after 24 hours my corals looked even happer and my Yellow tang is yellower and tang'er then ever before!


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Great Product

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Reviewers Rating Great


Posted: 3/15/2010 from DRUMS, PA UNITED STATES
4.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I've been using this product for a few years now and it really does what it says. The filter material changes color according to the substance it is absorbing. I have a small reef tank that can't support protein skimming, so I use Poly-Filter instead.


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