what should i use for media

[crowconor]

what should i use for the three levels of media baskets for my fluval fx5... i have an aro.. and some orinos.. help please
thanks conor

 

[fishoverlivingspace]

Eheim ehfisubstrat pro is the best bio-media available in my opinion. Its expensive though... 5 liter box is $80 through drs foster smith right now. That's the way to go for efficient filtration though. First basket, ceramic rings, second and third, ehfisubstrat pro, maybe with a little extra room to run carbon, but personally I'd just get a little HOB for Carbon, and focus on exceptional bio-filtration for the fx5. Put a sponge prefilter on the intake of the fluval too... this way, you can clean the sponge weekly and go months without even opening the fluval. Good luck with it!

 

[johnptc]

fluval pre filter in top
fluval bio max in the second and third

 

[StIcKy~RiCe]

Eheim ehfisubstrat pro is the best bio-media available in my opinion. Its expensive though... 5 liter box is $80 through drs foster smith right now. That's the way to go for efficient filtration though. First basket, ceramic rings, second and third, ehfisubstrat pro, maybe with a little extra room to run carbon, but personally I'd just get a little HOB for Carbon, and focus on exceptional bio-filtration for the fx5. Put a sponge prefilter on the intake of the fluval too... this way, you can clean the sponge weekly and go months without even opening the fluval. Good luck with it!

that's what i use on my fx5 tank are crytal clear.