Filter Media

[Vitaliy]

Was just wondering what kind of filter media do you keep in your filters and how often do you change it?

 

[piranha45]

I keep 1 sponge in a AC300 that filters a 55g

2 sponges in 2 AC500s, and 1 sponge in another AC500, all 3 of which filter a 200g.


I clean the filters and sponges out with dechlorinated water about once every 1-2 months, depending on when they start getting clogged up. I think quantity of filter media required is a bit overrated by most people, cuz I've had absolutely no problems with my media setups.

 

[Vitaliy]

I keep 1 sponge in a AC300 that filters a 55g

2 sponges in 2 AC500s, and 1 sponge in another AC500, all 3 of which filter a 200g.


I clean the filters and sponges out with dechlorinated water about once every 1-2 months, depending on when they start getting clogged up. I think quantity of filter media required is a bit overrated by most people, cuz I've had absolutely no problems with my media setups.

You just keep the sponges and nothing else?

 

[piranha45]

yup. no carbon, no floss, nothing. so yeah, the filters are pretty empty and could hold more. But holding more of anything would be a waste of water flow, since my biological filtration is obviously perfectly fine as is.

 

[joc38]

I use biods chemi pure for filter media instead of carbon and I love it!!

 

[joc38]

OOPS I miss spelled it's boids,,sorry

 

[Hazy]

I use biohome,bioball and CR for my sump tank

 

[Daddyo72]

Biomedia. Never.

 

[rayman45]

like p45
but in my 30G i have a powerhead with only carbon to keep that water crystial clear

 

[rayman45]

o yea i have 3 fluval 404
2 ac 300
1 ac mini
and i need one more filter