Which media should I use in my filters

stingray94

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Hi I have a cascade 1200 canister filter and 2 AC 110s that I will be using to filter a 150 gallon tank. Below is a list of all of the media that I have, please tell me which media to use in which filter or what media I just shouldn't use at all.

-Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Pro-Carb Filt-A-Pack

-Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Pro-Z Filt-A-Pack, http://www.petco.com/product/13825/Penn-Plax-Cascade-Canister-Filter-Filt-A-Packs.aspx

-Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Bio-Floss
Bio-Floss - 6 Pack, http://www.petco.com/product/13823/Penn-Plax-Cascade-Canister-Filter-Bio-Floss.aspx

-Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Bio-Sponge ,
http://www.petco.com/product/13824/Penn-Plax-Cascade-Canister-Filter-Bio-Sponges.aspx

-Hagen Fluval Biomax Filter Media, http://www.petco.com/product/102413/Hagen-Fluval-Biomax-Filter-Media.aspx

-1 Hagen AquaClear Filter Insert Foam for AC110

-and then I have some bioballs

The canister filter has 4 different levels to put media in, I assume it would be best to make the canister filter a bio filter and the 2 AC 110s both mechanical filters, what media should I put on each level of the canister and what should I put in the 2 AC 110s? Thanks
 

stingray94

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Ok thanks for all the suggestions. Boredagain, what do you recommend replacing the floss with? Thanks
 

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stingray94;1679684; said:
Ok thanks for all the suggestions. Boredagain, what do you recommend replacing the floss with? Thanks
Pillow stuffing from any fabric or art supply store or even walmart, a large bag for a few bucks. That will perform the same task as the floss for much less money. Floss needs to be replaced at least once a week or every other week...so a large bag of pillow stuffing is definitely the way to go. Just make sure that it doesn't contain any flame retardants, it will be labeled, I believe most don't.
 
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