What type of canister filter media should I use?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by mdbannister, Sep 1, 2012.

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  1. mdbannister

    mdbannister Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a fluval 404 on my predator tank (with a broken impeller, but the new one is in the mail). I got it with ceramic filter media (looks like ceramic cilnders and ceramic hexagons), but I was wondering if this was the best thing to be running in it. Anyone have suggestions?
     
    mdbannister, Sep 1, 2012
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That wouldn't hurt along with filter floss to polish the water.
     
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  3. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    I recently started using Blue Life Clear FX Pro in mine,seems to work well,just rinse everything with tank water from water changes to degunk it...often.
     
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  4. Soggytoes

    Soggytoes Flamingo Tongue

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    seachem purigen and matrix would work well too
     
    Soggytoes, Sep 10, 2012
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  5. transam97

    transam97 Astrea Snail

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    Ceramic rings and standard floss has worked great for me
     
    transam97, Sep 10, 2012
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