fluval fx5 media choice......

[goose_uk]

So, after reading Opiate's thread, I do not expect any media to come with my FX5. What should I fill it with to get the best out of it?

I have read somewhere the ceramic balls you get for the Eheim filters is a better choice. Would you get more suface area with them than you would with the Fluval 'noodles'??

all advice appreciated...

 

[tothna]

took the words right out of my mouth with that question. Also, whats the deal with the polishing pads?

 

[Mr Pleco]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1519366&posted=1#post1519366

 

[misplacedsooner]

im using pot scrubbies in mine...lots of pot scrubbies
mike

 

[goose_uk]

im using pot scrubbies in mine...lots of pot scrubbies
mike

pot scrubbies?? Maybe something lost in translation, but what is a pot scrubbie??

 

[hamato_yoshii]

Purigen!

 

[FSM]

pot scrubbers are the things used to scrub pots...lol. But they work great for biofiltration, since they have big surface area. And dirt cheap.

 

[DanProwse]

I have read somewhere the ceramic balls you get for the Eheim filters is a better choice. Would you get more suface area with them than you would with the Fluval 'noodles'??

Do you mean Eheim Ehfisubstrat Pro? i believe they do have more surface area than the Fluval media, i think its 18,300 sq ft of surface area per U.S Gal of media, but dont quote me on that..

 

[goose_uk]

pot scrubbers are the things used to scrub pots...lol. But they work great for biofiltration, since they have big surface area. And dirt cheap.

Thanx!!! Not a bad idea...

 

[Kevaldo]

i put alfa groc in mine and that works fine for me

Kev