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If you put sand on top of gravel, eventually the sand will work its way to the bottom, and the gravel will be on top.

Are you going to put the sand on top of the gravel, or remove the gravel and have just sand?

Personally, I would put some sort of background on it. I would also put some sort of large decoration in as a centerpiece, or a larger piece of driftwood if you want to keep it natural. And I think the black gravel will look better than the multi-colored you have in it now.

I have a Fluval 206 canister and an Aquaclear 50 on my 16 gallon. The AC50 will be moved to my new 46 gallon when I start cycling it. I really like the Fluval 06 series. They're quiet, easy to maintain, have adjustable flow, and lots of room for media. I ordered a 306 for my 46g. Aquaclears are...

I've been buying from them for years. Never had a problem. And they have great prices to boot. Highly recommended.

You know, I was just thinking. Have you tried removing the strainer at the end of the intake to see if that improves the flow? The strainer has a ball in it that, according to Hagen, prevents the water from siphoning out of the intake in case of a power outage.

That definitely does not look like 300gph. Or even 150. Very perplexing. I'll be very curious to see how mine does.

According to everything I've read, the 306 is rated at 303gph.

I've heard that before about Fluvals losing flow with time. Have you contacted them? I have a 206 on a smaller aquarium. I haven't noticed the flow lessening, but it's only been a month or so. Anyway, I ordered the 306 from PetSmart today. I couldn't pass up the price. It was $108 after the sale...

I've seen a lot of people on the forums use bio-balls and scrubbies in canisters. So you'd recommend two trays of Matrix or Biomax (or some such)?

I would like your opinions. If you had to choose between a Fluval 306 or SunSun HW-402B for a 46 gallon bowfront, which would you prefer? The Fluval is rated at 303gph and has three media baskets, in addition to the large foam frame. The SunSun is rated at 264gph, also has three media baskets...

Here are a couple photos of the sand in the 16.

I'm setting up a new 46 gallon glass bowfront, and want to use sand as the substrate. In the past, I've used swimming pool filter sand. But I have that in my 16 gallon, and the top layer is turning dark brown. Are there better sands out there? PetSmart sells National Geographic brand sand, but...

Oh sorry, it's for a 46 gallon glass bowfront. It will be freshwater. I've never used Matrix or Substrat Pro. Should I fill the middle tray with it? I've also never used Purigen. Likewise, should I fill the top tray with it? I'm thinking a coarse sponge and two fine sponges in the bottom tray.

I just received the SunSun HW-402B canister filter I ordered, and I was surprised to find it only came with four white filter pads. I'm assuming they're fine. I figure I need some bio media, and maybe a coarse pad or two. There are four trays. What should I use, and what should I put in which...