Fluval FX5 Media arrangement

[Renzo]

Hey

I wanted to know what type of media arrangement persons are using on their FX5 filters. Could you describe the water flow and what you are using in the media baskets from top to bottom.

Thanks

 

[robroy]

Replaced all the foam surrounding the baskets with 30ppi foam-much better as a result.
Top basket filled with Eheim Biomech and bottom 2 with Matrix.
I have a 100G and the clarity and parameters are good

 

[Cliff519]

I have my FX5 on a very well stocked 90 gallon tank. I kept the orginal sponges in the filter. Inside all of the baskets, I have biomax rings. Water quality is always great, flow rate is strong (haven't measured it tho).

 

[aclockworkorange]

I'd be curious to hear some more set ups.

 

[RustyHook]

I have this on a 180g to supplement my wet/dry. Using stock foam and cut bonded media on top of each tray. All trays stuffed with bioballs. They get cleaned once a month and water is crystal clear. Flow is great but have not tested.

 

[benzjamin13]

2 Fx5

One with all Biomax

Second one first tray filled with Fine Pad, second tray with Ammonia Chips, and third tray with Carbon.

 

[silent1mezzo]

I have the stock foam, Carbon on the bottom basket, biomax in the middle and currently nothing yet on the top.

Should I go with scrubbies? Fluval pre-filter media? I originally had the blue fine pad on top but the flow rate was almost nothing.