Media for an eheim 2080

[Bustable]

i have recently got myself a new filter and want to stock it with good media.

choices seem to be

1. eheim substratpro
2. seachem matrix
3. fluval biomax
4. aquaclay

think i have the basics there, feel free to add any others

 

[framcosco]

all 4 will work for light to moderate bio loads.....
........for HEAVY bio loads, i would go with sintered glass all the way. from your list, eheim substrat pro is sintered glass but it breaks down relatively quick compared to other sintered glass products. now if money is not a consideration, bio home plus (red one) or serra siporax sintered glass media works great.

 

[Bustable]

money is always an issue, value for money is what i want. not going in a massivly over stocked peacock tank, but i do have a few plecos in there

 

[slayer5590]

I would vote for candy but I don't think the fish would like it lol

 

[Big.bucknc1]

Where's the dollar store scrubbies at

 

[Rayne]

eheim substrat pro is sintered glass but it breaks down relatively quick compared to other sintered glass products.

No idea where you got that from. I've had substrat pro in my canisters I've been using for over 10 years now..

@ OP - I would go with substrat pro or seachem matrix. matrix is substantially cheaper and just as good imo.