Fluval FX5 Media Basket Combination

[Houdini89]

I am planning to purchase an FX5 canister, and would like to know one of the best Filter Media Combinations, for the three baskets. Here is a complete list of all the available media.

Amonia Remover (Top or Middle Media basket)
Bio-Max (Middle or Bottom Basket)
Carbon (Middle or Bottom Basket)
Peat Granules (Middle Basket)
Polishing Pads (Top or Middle basket)
Pre-Filter (Top or Middle Basket)
Zeo-Carb (Top or Middle Basket)

So these are the media, what would be the best combination, and in what order. I know theres no right or wrong, but i just want to save time and money with the best three.

Tank size...125gal
Three Tem's
Two Peru Mono's
One Ocell
One Orino

Thanks in advance..............

 

[phillydog1958]

i use bio balls and bio max along with seachem bags. polishing pads will clog up and literally reduce the flow of your filter, almost to a halt.

 

[Houdini89]

Would this combination be a good mix for my three FX5 media baskets.

Bottom basket...Fluval Bio-Max Ceramic Rings

Middle Basket..Fluval Zeo-Carb

Top Basket...Fluval Pre-Filter Ceramic Rings

 

[Cypher]

I use the prefilter for 1, and Seachem Matrix for trays 2 and 3. I personally like having my filters/sump Bio heavy.

 

[haynchinook334]

From bottom to top:
first trayBlue) Fine filter floss Bio-max
Second: Bip-max
third tray: Bio-max

 

[EVAN YUNCK]

PRE FILTER RINGS DO NOTHING BECAUSE ITS ALL READY GONE THROUGH THE FOAM

 

[hmoobvwj]

1, 2, and 3 trays are all BIO MAX CERAMIC RINGS for me.....lol.

 

[BradT85]

I also have bio max in all 3 trays with some room in the top tray for some carbon.

 

[BigJ]

I agree ALL BioMax and the sponges that's it. jmo