I recently purchased two Fluval 405's off of Ebay. I paid $240 all together for the both of them. They come with 4 baskets, but two of the contain carbon? I feel that filling both of the baskets with carbon would be a waste. So I'd like to fill one up with bioballs. How does this sound? would it mess up the flow? any opinions?
Fluval 405 questions.
- Thread starter TravisLovett
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IMO carbon is not necessary in the tank at all. I feel it is a waste of money. I stopped using carbon years ago. I was told that some of the benefits to using carbon were clear water and no smell. If the conditions in the tank are correct it should be clear and if i can actually smell my tank then i know i have a problem somewhere.
Direct answer to your question: No it shouldnt be a problem using more bio less carbon it is actually a good thing. My suggestion fill both with bio and stay on top of your maintainence.
Direct answer to your question: No it shouldnt be a problem using more bio less carbon it is actually a good thing. My suggestion fill both with bio and stay on top of your maintainence.
I put biomax in 3 of the baskets and floss in the other because I found some stuff would get through the big pads and my tank wasn't quite as clear as I'd like. Mine is the 404 but they're basically the same filter. I have the floss basket on the bottom and the 3 with biomax above it.
you can also purchase pot scrubbies and save alittle for good bio filtration.....I never have but alot of members swear by them.