Got my Fluval 405

Hey everyone just got my fluval 405 for my SW 55gal. Just a quick question though for those who use the canister filters. What type of media do everyone use in there IM gonna have atleast 3 of the compartments with different types of carbon. Any suggestion with the other compartments? By the way my tank is still cyclying. been up since 2/9/08.

 

you could try Phospate remover and or more biomax media
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I use the bottom basket for mechanical filtration (filter floss and micro pads), In the second compartment I have chemical filtration (Phosban and carbon) Then in the top compartments I suggest biological filtration. You should check out Seachem's Bio media called Matrix. Fits nice in canisters and works great.

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i wouldnt use a canister filter on a sw system, there good for fw. just my opinion

 

I think that it will only work as a sealed unit. So no you wont be able too