juwanil

Would 100 % polyester filling from a craft store work?? or would that be bad. im pretty sure that it doesnt have any chemicals on it.

clinton1621

Thats actually the exact same thing, so yes it will definitely work

Shawnie

wow you serious? its the same? because thats way way way cheaper than the floss at a fish store!!!!

clinton1621

Yep, same thing!

Edit : Just to confirm this... I'm looking at the bag I have from the LFS, its 100% polyester fiber, the exact same thing as what you find at craft stores.

Shawnie

do you realize the difference in price? holy smokes..thanks for this thread!!!

Chief_waterchanger

We got the craft store variety here in the Fishhouse. We got it on sale at like $1 a bag for pillow-sized bags.

Shawnie

ah ya no kidding!!! my lil girl is getting into sewing lately..and I have a few bags LOL ...im still

clinton1621

Yeah, I already knew they were the same thing, the pet store near me sells it for 2.99 a bag lol, I'm just too lazy to drive to the craft store and buy it... plus the cost of gas would probably even out the cost of the fiber floss, I live about 2 blocks from the pet store.

Fishies-for-me

I also use polyester craft batting as filter floss...you just have to make sure that is isn't mildew or fire retardant and you are good to go.

MrsM3197

OMG!!! Have you ANY idea of the price markup? I'm with Shawnie...I just can't make the little jaw drop smilie like she did. Live and learn.