Fluval fx5 125 gallon Cichlid tank

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Robbietrombs

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I recently purchased a 125 gallon tank with a Fluval fx5 3 stage canister filter. Is there an ideal combination of media to use in the baskets for a Cichlid setup? I'm relatively new to canister filters. Thanks!

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Because most of them produce a lot of waste I would use a lot of biomax or bioballs. Other than that, use whatever you have. :)

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Definitely helps. Thanks!

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Well the FX5 and 6's waterflow goes down through the canister rather than up. This means that the media will be the opposite way around.

So Mechanical on top (sponges)
Biological in the middle (Biomax)
Chemical on the bottom (carbon)

I'm running an FX6 on my 60G.


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