RE: [AquaticLife] FX5 Fluval media help!

 

What does the manufacturer recommend?

I have Eheim and Rena canisters. I do sponges in the bottom, and sintered
glass in the center and top. At the very top there is a fine filter pad.

I use nylon pot scrubbers in center and top for a couple of the filters
which seems to work well too. A LOT cheaper.

Crushed coral in one tray for some filters to avoid having it as a
substrate.

I buy supplies via online vendors like Drs. Foster and Smith, Big Al's and
That Fish Place every six months when they have free shipping.

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From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of mark
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:03 AM
To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AquaticLife] FX5 Fluval media help!

Hello folks,

First time poster here. I have a new 180 gallon tank Cichlid tank I am
setting up. 3-4 inches of crushed coral on the bottom of the tank. I just
bought a brand new FX5 filter and my question is-- what exact type of media
should I be placing in the 3 trays of the filter (and in what order)?
Everyone seems to have a different opinion.

Can anyone give me best practices of what works for them? Also- where do you
recommend I pick the media up?

Any help would be great and I wish you all an awesome day!!!

Mike
ttmcampion@hotmail.com

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