What order should filter media be in?

Media Order The water should go through the filter media in the following order: coarse mechanical, fine mechanical, basic chemical (carbon), specific chemical, biological.

What is the best media for FX6?

The Biomax, which is already included with new FX4 and FX6 canisters, is the best at providing biological filtration. The micro pores give a lot of surface area for the aforementioned beneficial bacteria colonies to grow on. The Biomax can be placed in the grey media basket.

How does water flow through FX6?

Direction Of Water Flow In The FX6 In the FX6 the water intake valve will pull water down to the bottom of the canister first, and then it will be pulled up the sides of the media trays which are packed with coarse filter sponge.

What comes with fluval FX6?

Includes: Fluval FX6 filter, 13.1 ft (4 m) of 1″ diameter tubing, purge valve hosing, 3 removable media baskets with mechanical foam inserts (1.5 Gallon or 5.9 Liter total media capacity), Bio-Foam media, BioMax media, Carbon pad, 2 media bags, intake & output assembly, rim connecters, metal clamps, and user manual.

Which is the latest generation of FX canister filters?

European ingenuity and innovation have fueled the next generation of FX canister filters, which feature patented SMART PUMP™ performance-optimizing technology, intricate multi-stage filtration, a built-in powered water change system and basket-in-basket tray design offering greater media capacity.

What’s the best order to pack filter media?

Keep the basics in mind and experiment with combining different media types, but maintaining this overall order will achieve the best filtration for your aquarium. Mechanical filter media should be packed in first so that it receives the flow of raw water.

What makes the Fluval FX canister filter so effective?

HIGH PERFORMANCE FILTRATION European ingenuity and innovation have fueled the next generation of FX canister filters, which feature patented SMART PUMP™ performance-optimizing technology, intricate multi-stage filtration, a built-in powered water change system and basket-in-basket tray design offering greater media capacity.

What are the different types of filter media?

Types of mechanical filtration media include filter wool or floss, bonded pads, and sponges. While some of these can serve a dual purpose as biological media, it is important to remember that mechanical filter media has to be replaced frequently to be effective.