Media question

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dprUsh83

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Hey all. I just picked up this today and am wondering what I need to buy as far as media goes. It says it uses the Eheim 2028 filter pad, is there anything else that I need to buy to put in here?
 
Decent filters, basically a pro 2 filter, which is why they are in so much trouble. Don't go looking for replacement parts... :D I would fill it with eheim ehfimech for the first basket, and ehfisubstrat pro for the second and third baskets.
 
WyldFya;620268; said:
Decent filters, basically a pro 2 filter, which is why they are in so much trouble. Don't go looking for replacement parts... :D I would fill it with eheim ehfimech for the first basket, and ehfisubstrat pro for the second and third baskets.
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Okay cool, so fill it with those and I'm pretty much good to go?
 
Ordered my media today...ran a little higher than I expected, but it said it's reusable? Thanks for your help!!! :D
 
I'm about to set up a new 55gal planted tank with the EheimProII 2026 - would you suggest the same media for that situation? I'll have an Emp400 on it too.

Side note: if I want to use peat to make my SA community happy, should I put that in the canister, or in the add. media boxes in the Emp?
 
Welcome to MFK. In the future when you have a question please start your own thread.

Kill the emp 400. It will slow the growth and nutrient uptake of your plants. HOB filters in general are a no no for planted tanks. For media ehfisubstrat pro and ehfimech will be the best.
 
You know, I thought about that and went with the "don't clog up the board" philosophy. My sincerest apologies.

I was just reading your thoughts on HOBs and planted tanks on your "Filtration review" thread - thanks for the info! On both accounts... :)
 
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