kmny34
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As anybody used seachem matrix?? How is it????
I use it. But I also use it with other bio media such as : - Marine Pure spheres - Eheim Substrat Pro - Aquaclear Bio max I just couldn't decide which was best, so I used the most popular brands with highest surface area.. Its made my water very healthy and clean. Crystal clean. (have a look in my profile album of tank) Its hard to tell which works best. Normally with bio media, the higher the surface area, the better and more beneficial bacteria can grow in it. So if you go on their websites, you can compare the amount of surface area each has. Seachem make some pretty good stuff. I really like this brand for lots of things. Along side with eheim. (2 of my favourite brands) If I was to start a new tank again, I would probably just use either matrix or eheim bio media. Both are fantastic. Leaning more towards seachem matrix, if anything. When it comes to media and chemicals, they are really good. Eheim more for electricals like filters and air pumps etc etc... My 2 cents. So I guess, I am recommending it...
As anybody used seachem matrix?? How is it????
Is this stuff good for filtration???
So long as it hasn't been treated with anything it will be fine. Some are treated with fire retardants and antimicrobals, but they will be clearly marked (and no doubt dearer)
Hi, recently swapped from the natural rock shaped filter matrix to the cut cylinders with a hole in centre. I managed to line them up so I still have heaps of media jammed in the basket but better flow rates as matrix cylinder holes line up. Getting a clearer tank. Can't remember which brand though.
I want to stop using the filter cartridges that come with the aqueon quiet flow bc they have carbon in them. I don't need carbon! Do you have any suggestions on what/where to get something without carbon that would fit my quiet flow???
I'd say it has put the flow rate to initial setup which only had half the bio-media. I've also being looking at articles (advertising?) on not using plastic balls and replacing them with rock media. I'm guessing this will slow down the filter but increase surface area for bacteria. So any thoughts on should a filter have better flow rate or better media surface area? Or stick with the initial setup and not experiment