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recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:27 pm
by racer
As you can tell im using two 405 on my tank. Has 4 baskets and all i have is bio media in last one. What should i put in others?

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:28 pm
by bertie 83
Run filter floss in one( replaced regularly) bio balls, rings, and varied pads

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:33 pm
by racer
Ive heard that the floss clogs up quickly and drags the flow down alot?

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:19 pm
by bertie 83
Yes it does change it weekly it will help keep your water crystal clear

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:10 pm
by racer
Floss before bio?

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:12 pm
by Arny
racer wrote:Floss before bio?
yeah otherwise the dirt will get into your bio media

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:31 pm
by kcartwright856
I LOVE filter floss. It catches particles that sponges and whatnot can miss.

I use regular craft fiber filling from Walmart or any craft store. It's a lot cheaper and does the same job!

Re: recomend me a duel fluval 405 basket setup

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:46 pm
by bertie 83
Yea any pillow stuffing will do, it polishes water