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FishyFishy!
01-30-2017, 05:11 PM
I use a lot of filter floss, and since Big Als shut down, I havent been able to find any. Does anyone know where to find any? Pisces has some...but they want $5.99 per linear foot for it.
I really miss that big roll of floss that was at big als. Can you get sheets of the stuff at a fabric or hobby store?
Skimmer Juice
01-30-2017, 05:21 PM
I Use to get it at golds when I used it .
GoFish
01-30-2017, 05:27 PM
I use a lot of filter floss, and since Big Als shut down, I havent been able to find any. Does anyone know where to find any? Pisces has some...but they want $5.99 per linear foot for it.
I really miss that big roll of floss that was at big als. Can you get sheets of the stuff at a fabric or hobby store?
Fabric stores should have it, or upholstery shops (this would be a cash transaction most likely). Just ask for Dacron padding
mseepman
01-30-2017, 06:21 PM
bigal's is still online so you might try ordering it.
Just a thought.
Default
01-30-2017, 06:26 PM
My wife gets mine from a quilting shop. I get a bag the size of a hockey bag for $50 or so
Just make sure it is 100% polyester.
Delphinus
01-30-2017, 07:26 PM
Big Als was good for a few things! First time for me this year that I didn't stock up on salt on Boxing Day too. I'm in the same boat, I use a lot of this stuff on my FW tank and I don't have much left of my current roll.
Someone once told me they were getting their filter floss at The Sleep Boutique (not far from where UFA used to be). But I never followed up on that myself, so I don't know for certain. Bt could be worth a visit. Link - http://www.sleepboutique.ca/custom-specialty-foam/ (in th epicture you can see something that looks like it could be the right stuff..)
Anyhow if you find a place please post where you got it. Thanks!
cil311
02-11-2017, 10:39 PM
Pisces sells bags of filter floss
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FishyFishy!
02-11-2017, 10:43 PM
Pisces sells bags of filter floss
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That stuff is more like cotton batting. Not sheets of filter floss. I find that stuff useless.
Found some on amazon....and it was from big als online! Lol. But it doubled in price. What used to be $10 is now $20. But worth it.
cil311
02-11-2017, 10:59 PM
Good to know. I bought some yesterday for the first time. Now i regret it. Ha!
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spit.fire
02-12-2017, 12:34 AM
walmart sells big bags of it... in the sewing area
slider9969
02-13-2017, 10:47 PM
i buy mine at michaels craft store in the NE
Tweeds
02-17-2017, 05:40 PM
you can still buy their Filter Floss from Big Al's online store, and if you spend a certain amount it's free shipping. I just stocked up on my filter floss. $20 for 20 sq ft, I can't remember if that was the same price I paid in the store though
lpsreefer
02-22-2017, 08:52 PM
Concepts has floss in. Saw in on top of there discus tanks.
Scythanith
02-23-2017, 02:48 AM
Walmart in the crafts section... wayyyy cheaper!
mseepman
02-23-2017, 04:22 AM
Be cautious of the Walmart stuff....some of their stuff has had a chemical sprayed on it to make it more fire retardent. Check if it has wording about that on the package.
ramasule
02-23-2017, 05:09 AM
Be cautious of the Walmart stuff....some of their stuff has had a chemical sprayed on it to make it more fire retardent. Check if it has wording about that on the package.
Sounds like a bonus to me, I wouldnt want my fish to catch on fire!
Scythanith
02-23-2017, 12:23 PM
My corals love fire retardant :)
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