Question About "diy" Media.

So recently I came across a huge case of these "Scrub daddy" and "Scrub mommy" pot scrubbers. The difference between the two is one has a sponge on one side. I use the common plastic pot scrubbies in my canisters and sumps already, and some that have sponge inside. These are unknown to me. I was reading their website and they claim they're non toxic, bpa, latex free, made of cellulose(sponge) and polymer(scrubber). Is there any reason why these would be unsafe to use?

From what I read on their FAQ they seem safe and because of the cell structure may be an even better bio media than the regular scrubbers. I got these for free and there's 220 of them total, which if I bought the regular media at the cheapest price I found, would save me roughly 88$

If I can't use them ill never need a sponge in my kitchen again but it would be great if I can use them in my filters.

Just looking to see if anyone smarter than I (not hard to do) can see a reason why these would be bad or ineffective.
Thanks in advance for any discussion!

Edit: btw they're not the lemon scented ones. Just the regular version.

 

They should be fine, Could you possibly post a pic of one with the packaging? if you still have it. From what you listed above, they sound fine to be.

 

 

Oh how cute lol yeah they should be fine as long as you are sure they are additive free

 

If you are unsure about whether or not they will be safe, try boiling them in water for a few minutes. Any chemicals should be stripped off. Then follow with cold water.

But most likely you are fine as long as they don't come pre-soaked in soap.

 

So I scared the detritus out of myself. I added a bunch of these to one of my pickle bucket canister filters. Later on I noticed in the lunar lights the water looked cloudy upon closer inspection the water was very "frothy" I thought for sure I just poisoned 300 $ worth of fish. Turns out my air pressure was off in the canister and the pump was creating a lot of air in the outflow causing the water to bubble severely. Took me an hour or so to figure it out. But I solved the problem by adding another bulkhead in the top of my bucket with a ball valve to release air and even out the pressure without having to remove the lid. Filter working great and media seems to be doing a good job. Now that my heart attack is over I'm going to relax.

 

"Scared the detritus out of myself" - that sentence.

 

dude I spent all night trying to figure out why pot scrubbers seem to be the only item china can't sell for bulk and cheap and I think we both know why... who wants to go to the dollar store every week for months to get them? I went with lava rock, hopefully someone can find them at less than 2 bucks a pop, I found TONS of stainless steal one's for 9 for a dollar, go figure.

 

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These look and sound like a good idea for cleaning algae. Do they work? Do they scratch the glass?

 

apparently they work and hold more good backteria than bio balls and most they tested it on when it comes to surface area. I think demand is just so ridiculous that you have to embarrass yourselfself repeadedly at a dollar store or pay buy them at top dollar. lol

 

These look and sound like a good idea for cleaning algae. Do they work? Do they scratch the glass?

Actually I use them for this also and they work very well they definitely don't scratch. I use them to remove the green spot algae often on glass and acrylic. They get firm in the cool water

 

Actually I use them for this also and they work very well they definitely don't scratch. I use them to remove the green spot algae often on glass and acrylic. They get firm in the cool water

Thanks thus far the best thing I found for green spot algae is filter floss. It works, but takes some elbow Greece. Thanks.

 

While trying to find what I could for media in my filter, I also came upon cellulose sponges. I read on one of the cellulose sponge packages that it was not for use in aquariums. I don't know if it was that brand or cellulose sponges in general. Maybe because it's plant material, it may break down and add to the ammonia. But I think it won't break down so fast and easy like a leaf (plant material) so it may still be fine for being considered long-term use.

Free is great, especially when you can use the free stuff. Otherwise, if it just accumulates, the family, or in particular the spouse, may think free is not so great and you'd better stop looking for free stuff.