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Has anybody tried purigen in there filter for driftwood?

I just put carbon in the Fluval FX5.. Will that help???

I forgot how long it takes to set up a big tank... The driftwood is bleeding. Theres got to be a faster way to clear up the water!

THANKS!!!.... Time to get this boy up and running !!!!:rofl:

Yeah its driftwood from africa... Id have to get the name for you..

The whole tank is covered with bubbles from the driftwood...

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In the first pic you can see the outflow of the filter in the corner... The wood is getting a nice rich dark brown.. Loving it !!:rofl:

Post pics right now!

Woooo!... Setting it up now FINALLY!!!!

Im sorry I posted my comment after a 16 hour shift at work it is actully reversed the sameway. Its the other way around that i keep my canisters. Carbon first then ammonia remover then the bio rings on the top filter basket.

Keep in mind the Fluval FX5 has three filtration units.. The first is filled with biomax bio rings that produce and grow good bacteria,and is the first to filter the water. The second is filled with Ammonia remover and finally before the water is filter thru it goes thru my carbon. This effect...

Thats why i enjoy this site... I do like it when somewone does have a different opinion then me.. Because when that happens I start research immediatley to ensure im doing everything to keep these fishes happy.. Im not one of those stubburn people. I like to know when im wrong and be corrected...

These are all great postings.. Ive stuck with my three just based on my experiance... This tank is a oddball tank and every fish in it requires meat to eat.. Blood worms and live fish. There for there poop is more toxic from so much protein ,and my ammonia spikes if I do not run all three.. Ive...

Oh.... and i do have a few friends that dont use carbon... And let me say i dont care how clean your water is I can smell your tank the moment I walk in the room. Thats another reason why im useing carbon. Dont want my home smelling like a pet store

Ive always used carbon.. I just love the fact that it pulls everything out the water pretty much. And your right if the tank is cycled properly I wouldnt need it.. But i figure that be the best 3. That of course is my opinion but has worked for me for 15 years in this hobby:)

I REALLY REALLY want this tank set up already but I want the best products for it, and as we all know... That cost MUCHO DENARO!... But for sure this is my last package and this tank will be set up soon !!!!!!!!!!

OH.... And my FINAL order needed to start the aquarium should arrive in a week ( I know another week lame ). It contains my filter media for my filter. I decided on carbon media in the first tray. Ammonia remover for the second tray and biomax for the last tray. And a API Master test kit :)

Sorry for not starting the thread again yesturday im still in the process of moving everything to my house im renting.. But i got the 125 in the living room where i think it will get the most attention.

So i decided to go with ammonia and just take my time to do this right

Even if there just feeder fish... There very hardy and will adapt to pretty much anything... But i see what your saying

Would it be a good idea to just throw in a dozen feeder fish? Would that help

I think ill do that... Run both filters and just throw some fish food in the tank time to time:)

How long is a average cycle?

And even if i did use my old filter how about the good bacteria growth... U cant get that by just putting your old filter on... From what i hurd good bacteria is everywhere in your tank... I might just cycle it like they say you should with ammonia and all that stuff... Just trying to find a way...