New types of media

[Orion]

Looking though the latest Foster & Smith catalog I noticed they are offering some new types of media of which I've never heard of before. I was wondering if anyone has had any experence with these, or can even enlighten what some are even supposed to do. I can see the use of some, but other seem like snake oil to me.

Here's what the description says:

Calcium & Magnesium - Natually supplements calcium and magnesium

Far Infrared-Rays - Helps improve metabolism and enchance coloration

Anion - Helps neutralize free-radicals with anti-oxidant properties

Silver Ion - Helps minimize microbal pathogen growth

Anybody have any thoughts on why these work, or don't?

 

[Lonewolfblue]

What stuff is it? You have the links?

 

[dogdoc]

I don't know that I would try the silver ion one. Silver is known to be a great antimicrobial. Would be worried that it would have a negative effect on beneficial bacterial colonies.

 

[usacutie81]

I know the calcium would be good for SW tanks, and hardshell creatures. Especially things that molt like crays. Other than that, I got no clue.

 

[Lotus]

I found the product, click here --> Active Filter Media Balls: Biological, Mechanical, and Chemical Filtration

Somehow they look like fun! If anyone tries them, let us know if they work.

 

[Orion]

Hah, Lotus beat me to the link

Maybe I just don't know enough about science to know if they are any good or not.

 

[Lotus]

Well, I was reading up on far infrared rays. Apparently it's something used in Chinese medicine. There's some info if you click here --> What is Far Infrared Rays - Thermoflow's Answers to common Far Infrared Therapy questions

I have no clue how this would help fish, but it sounds cool. I'm thinking I consider some of those media like aromatherapy for your dog.

 

[VirgoWolf]

Humm... yes, I would be interested in hearing some personal experiance with these as well. Seems the calcium one would be benificial to my snails, shrimp, and future crays/crabs.