Bio media scrubbies vs bio balls vs prefilter

[j-lor]

Ok i have a fx5 and i have the following media to fill them with witch one would be best scrubbies vs bio balls vs prefilter. Thanks

 

[Bderick67]

Probably the scrubbies, they would have twice as much surface area as the bioballs. Plus you can compact the scrubbies a bit to lessen bypass.

When you talk of prefilter I am assuming you mean the fluval prefilter rings?

 

[sponger_2]

id fill the middle of the fx5 with ceramic rings. inside a canister, the media is submerged and so the scrubbies nor bio balls will be real effective.

 

[TheCanuck]

I wouldn't ever take out the sponges around the sides. Scrubbies and bio balls suck for canister use. I think you should just keep them in the fx5 and utilize scrubbies and bio balls for what they are best used for.

 

[j-lor]

So you guys say go with the fluval prefilters? I really dont want to go and spend more cash just want to use what i have

 

[Toby_H]

Scrubbies and Bio Baslls work best as wet dry media, because they allow air to circulate inside of them...

Ceramic noodles offer the highest surface aera thus are ideal for submerged applications...

Offering thorough mechanical filtration to the water prior to passing it through bio media allows the bio media to be at peak efficiency.

 

[TheCanuck]

well i mean, if you don't want to spend cash just get a cheap sponge block from dollar store and cut it up

 

[j-lor]

Thats what i did i have the following 3 items at my house to choose from scrubbies fluval prefilters and bio balls. Just thinking of witch one to choose from

 

[Bderick67]

The fluval prefilter is designed so it limits bacteria growth, it is very smooth and intend to capture large debries. You best bet is to thightly pack as many scubbies into the FX5 as you can. Unless you are willing to buy proper media for a canister filter.

 

[j-lor]

Thanks scrubbies it is