I have a four (five if you count the built in u/v) stage filter (SunSun HW-403b, other brands have the same canister, just have a different name).
I am currently performing a fishless cycle. However, I have been reading about filter media and trying to figure out the best way to utilize my 4 stages.
Right now I have:
stage 1: (2) fine filter pads (sunsun standard)
stage 2: (3) fluval carbon (100 gram packs)
stage 3: fluval biomax (ceramics) (think it is the 500g box)
stage 4: full tray of Lee's Pet Products (recommended by LFS) bio balls
They uv filter hits the water as it is coming in then it flows from stage 1 to 4. I have the uv light off while it is cycling.
Should I have some sort of polishing pad? What advantage does this do over the standard pads. Where do I put it?
Should I add a course pad on top or below the standard pads? What would this do for me.
I have read many support and not support the use of carbon. Any thoughts on this board to what may be better to use? Maybe a polishing pad?
Note: I went by what fluval recommends for their 4 stage filter for my current set up.
I am currently performing a fishless cycle. However, I have been reading about filter media and trying to figure out the best way to utilize my 4 stages.
Right now I have:
stage 1: (2) fine filter pads (sunsun standard)
stage 2: (3) fluval carbon (100 gram packs)
stage 3: fluval biomax (ceramics) (think it is the 500g box)
stage 4: full tray of Lee's Pet Products (recommended by LFS) bio balls
They uv filter hits the water as it is coming in then it flows from stage 1 to 4. I have the uv light off while it is cycling.
Should I have some sort of polishing pad? What advantage does this do over the standard pads. Where do I put it?
Should I add a course pad on top or below the standard pads? What would this do for me.
I have read many support and not support the use of carbon. Any thoughts on this board to what may be better to use? Maybe a polishing pad?
Note: I went by what fluval recommends for their 4 stage filter for my current set up.