Filter Media Order

[crashinc25]

Can someone tell me if this is correct???
In order, from entering filter to exiting.....
Cell Foam Large
Cell Foam Medium
Cell Foam Small
Bio Material (balls, pot scrubbers, etc.) Suggestions?
Empty spot for Chemical
Polishing material- Suggestions?

Thanks

 

[cbfreder]

You're "small" foam should do the polishing, so you really only need the two mechanical layers

You're about right though

Coarse mechanical...
Find mechanical...
extra bio...
chemical...

I'd like to hear more about what you have planned though.

Brandon

 

[Lonewolfblue]

You are correct. Also, I prefer ceramic cylinders for the bio material.
Also, I don't use anything for chemical. I don't use Carbon.
As for polishing, depends on the tank. I don't always use it.

 

[crashinc25]

You're "small" foam should do the polishing, so you really only need the two mechanical layers

You're about right though

Coarse mechanical...
Find mechanical...
extra bio...
chemical...

I'd like to hear more about what you have planned though.

Brandon

I just picked up another 180g today. I am inundated by tanks at this point. Anyway..... might sound crazy, but I have an extra Ocean Clear 325 canister and I was going to use it as a standard 3 or 4 stage filter. It seems perfect because of it's size. I figured layers separated by egg crate or plastic disks with holes drilled in them. It's gotta be a good size.
An XP3, for example is 8 1/4" x 15"
OC 325, is 13" x 11"

 

[bigcichntwisted]

I just picked up another 180g today. I am inundated by tanks at this point.


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[crashinc25]

LOL. Ya, I know......... but I think I have more liquid than solid at this point. When you have to keep a pair of flippers next to your bed, it's a problem.

 

[ercnan]

LOL. Ya, I know......... but I think I have more liquid than solid at this point. When you have to keep a pair of flippers next to your bed, it's a problem.

Don't forget the snorkel.
Wish I was as "inundated" as you !!