My tank is still cycling but looking to see what the recommended filter media is for this tank. I plan on getting the Red Sea reef mat eventually but until then I’ll need something.
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I’m guessing you’re asking about what media to put in the media basket? I’ll follow along to see what other people recommend.My tank is still cycling but looking to see what the recommended filter media is for this tank. I plan on getting the Red Sea reef mat eventually but until then I’ll need something. View attachment 2929611View attachment 2929612
Is that a loofah?!
@gTrezona Id listen to him, he helped me a lot with basics and understanding stuff other people complicated. Definitely one user on here I’ve begun to trustDepends on what we're talking about by "media". If you're looking for pure filtration, the 100-micron Red Sea filter socks are the best (the 200-micron nylon mesh socks are great for extended vacations as they don't clog up as quickly and are far easier to clean). With the media basket any kind of filter floss will work (just make sure there's enough to cover the slots in the side).
If we're talking about activated carbon and/or GFO, I don't recommend running these in the media baskets because they quickly clog up with detritus and this really limits their effectiveness. You can place them in a bag (after rinsing) in the sump somewhere there's adequate flow although I prefer running them in separate reactors myself.
With respect to the actual media itself, Nyos has hands down the best carbon and GFO followed by Red Sea for carbon.
Sure is! A great Pod hotel and breeding ground. Old school Reefer trick.Is that a loofah?!
And the loofah, lol.This is media to me. A Red Sea Reef mat 500 and a lot of ceramic Bioballs.
I purchased a few marine pure blocks but had to send 2 back since they were broken. I have one in the tank currently, thinking to maybe order these instead? Their website says one brick is enough for 350 gallons, so 2 should be good 700 gallons?And the loofah, lol.I've been adding Polyp Lab's new Genesis Rocks and I'm really impressed with the quality. They're dense and hard like an actual brick (no crumbling, chipping, etc. So far I've got eight (8) of them in my tank in various combinations to encourage ammonia-nitrite and nitrite-nitrate conversion.
I've got eight (8) of them in my tank right now.I purchased a few marine pure blocks but had to send 2 back since they were broken. I have one in the tank currently, thinking to maybe order these instead? Their website says one brick is enough for 350 gallons, so 2 should be good 700 gallons?
I just ordered these, four of them to try out with their bacteria. I’ve used fritz and like their bacteria so got one of those as well. Waiting to see how they work. Where do you recommend putting them?And the loofah, lol.I've been adding Polyp Lab's new Genesis Rocks and I'm really impressed with the quality. They're dense and hard like an actual brick (no crumbling, chipping, etc. So far I've got eight (8) of them in my tank in various combinations to encourage ammonia-nitrite and nitrite-nitrate conversion.
Honestly, I placed mine wherever they could fit. Right now they're (mostly) below the ReefMat.I just ordered these, four of them to try out with their bacteria. I’ve used fritz and like their bacteria so got one of those as well. Waiting to see how they work. Where do you recommend putting them?
Loll didn’t think it would happen but my sump is getting crowded too, I have marine bioballs after my socks then the skimmer chamber holds the skimmer, heater, and a block of marine pure, then goes the return chamber. I’m losing space, but thinking of putting two bricks immediately after the filter baskets for hopefully more flow, and two next to marine blocks for less flow. Let’s see when we get them in.Honestly, I placed mine wherever they could fit. Right now they're (mostly) below the ReefMat.