bcolwell Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hi folks, just want to pick the collective brains of the group on this. I would like to get some Poret foam to make a Hamburg Mattenfilter for one of my tanks and some as a graduated filter in my sump. In the sump I'm looking at getting the three sheets to filter from course (10ppi) through medium (20ppi) to fine (30ppi)The questions are:1. Is there anywhere to get this in Aus - preferably Sydney. I know I can order it from NZ2. Is Poret the only / best way to do this? (I have a heavily stocked tank and am over forever changing filter wool)Thanks,Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Shoot the manufacturer an email as they be blue to tell you if they have a distributor here in Australiahttp://www.emw.de/en/poretaquas.htmlhttp://www.emw.de/en/unser-vertriebsteam.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcolwell Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks Ged I did but there reply was:"Thank you for your inquiry. Our local agent for EMW- aquarium and pond products in the area of Australia and New Zealand is:Mr. Greg Van Der PoelBumblebee Films16 Moana RoadNZ 5032 Paraparaumu, WellingtonNew Zealand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Their usename on here is Likomaso PM or email them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcolwell Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks Chris, I've contacted Greg in NZ, I was just hoping to get local, ah well I'm not the most patient guy so I guess I'll have to order from NZ and wait .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 AoA has some coarse sponge material listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 its not 'poret' but you can get a medium density blue foam and clarke rubber, would be good if they sold higher pore densities also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcolwell Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks Joller, I'll have a look at clark rubber and see what they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Can you PM some prices when you get some. I might be interested in getting some too, might be cheaper to share the shipping costsJosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks Joller, I'll have a look at clark rubber and see what they haveMake sure it is aquarium safe not all clark rubber sponge is. Most breaks downs in water and is sprayed with stuff that is not good for fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joller Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 the stuff from clarke rubber that i'm talking about is good, i use it and also seen it for sale in pet shops for filters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcolwell Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 The Poret foam from NZ works out at about $29 aus per 50*50*3cm sheet + delivery (changes by amount)If there is interest in a bulk buy I will see wether we can get a deal on cost / delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsysyd Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Search Purely Poret in NZ, they ship here for resonable shipping.It's $20 per sq meter and they now have paypal facilities, Greg has been a champion in organising some for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcolwell Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sorry but they are much more than $20/sq meterFrom their site - $130 / sq meterSorry for the formatting but below is copy from the siteSKU 00009 33 cm x 33 cm x 5cm -20ppi medium density 15.00NZD SKU 0001050 cm x 50 cm x 5cm -20ppi medium density 33.00NZDSKU 00011100 cm x 100 cm x 5cm -20ppi medium density 130.00NZD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks for all the interest around Poret filter foam.It has been so good that we are pretty much out of stock in all densities. We have found most people who purchase some for their filtration needs, end up purchasing more for their other aquariums! I think this speaks volumes for the versatility of the product – duct tape for fishkeepers.Our new stock arrives at the end of the month. We have got all the previously sold densities in both blue and black. We also have a new higher density (45ppi) which will be perfect for shrimp keepers.One way that we have tried to make things easier for our Australian customers is to have Paypal facilities and an online store. Any feedback is always appreciated so we can make your experience on our site as easy and enjoyable as possible.Delivery cost is based on weight only. Great stuff considering the high volume/low weight of the product. We have tried to price our product very fairly to provide a high quality/cost effective solution for fish and pond keepers alike. We would love for everyone to have the same easy experience of fish keeping that we have now we use Poret foamThe real excitement is all the positive feedback from our existing customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsysyd Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have to say (and i'm assuming that's Greg ^^^^^) that the questions i've flooded Greg with and the willingness to answer them and to help pre purchase has been frankly second to none.I finally ordered some this week, I did international express delivery, so hopefully get it early next week. The delivery cost was around $20 plus about $140 NZD worth of foam. Saying that with our $ the way it is, that worked out to be approx $120 AUS.So if your even thinking about getting some of this go ahead and try it Greg has been exceptional. I'll post a few pictures once I set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looking forward to hearing a report when you get it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsysyd Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I received mine today with international air, which was the middle shipping option it's taken 4 business days from the day it was sent.I've worked out prior to cutting exactly what i want out of the sizes I have to help minimize waste.I have2 x 50x50x5cm 30PPI1 x 50x50x3cm 20PPI1 x 50x50x5cm 10PPIPlan to use the 20 and 10 PPI for filter pads in the sump baffles, and the 30PPI will be used to devide the sump up to section off for K1 and a refugium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Our new shipment of Poret filter foam has arrived. Check out http://www.purelyporet.co.nz for more information on new items, sizes and color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I received mine today with international air, which was the middle shipping option it's taken 4 business days.Plan to use the 20 and 10 PPI for filter pads in the sump baffles, and the 30PPI will be used to devide the sump up to section off for K1 and a refugium.Any chance you have had time to take some photos. I would love to see how the Poret foam is being used as a refugium.CheersGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Greg,I had a look at the website but wasn't quite sure what to order. I am planning on using in a few matrix sumps I have fired up and was wondering what density you would recommend. cheersrosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Greg,I had a look at the website but wasn't quite sure what to order. I am planning on using in a few matrix sumps I have fired up and was wondering what density you would recommend.cheersroscoThe 30ppi and new 45ppi has been popular in setting up a refugium type system.If it is a very high volume of water moving through a small surface area I would look at the 20ppi.(eg 4500l/hr flowing though a 25cm x 25cm area.)The 20ppi is the one I use the most of as its a great all rounder.I hope this helps.Just a note that any orders taken after 4:30pm tomorrow will only be shipped in the new year.Happy holidays to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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