filter media!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by DeepSeaDiver, Sep 8, 2011.

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  1. DeepSeaDiver

    DeepSeaDiver Flamingo Tongue

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    hey guys havent been on here in a while.
    just got a few questions regarding filter media. i have had red sea 130 just over a year now and finally figured out that i had the filter set up wrong. at the moment it has just the sponge filter in the back compartment. i do have a hole heap of other filter media but i was just wondering what other media i should put in there?

    thanks,
     
    DeepSeaDiver, Sep 8, 2011
    DeepSeaDiver, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    You can add GAC and GFO for additional water purity. You may want to start with a small amount then slowly work your way up to the recommended amount for your tank over a few weeks; they have been known to cause stress and even coral beaching from the sudden drop in organics and nutrients when too much is applied at once in an established tank.
     
    Mr. Bill, Sep 9, 2011
    Mr. Bill, Sep 9, 2011
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