Yesterday I purchased a Fluval FX5 (which will be an upgrade from my Aquatop CF500uv). I will be transfering most of my old filter media to the new filter (Bio rings and Mechanical mesh/pads).
My question is regarding the Mechanical Media. Since there doesn't appear to be any room around the outer circle of the FX5 to add my media (pads)should I place it in the center? I was thinking of cutting it up and placing in the top tray with my prefilter media. Or, should I leave it in tact and place it on top or bottom of my media (first or second tray)?
Media I plan on running in the FX5:
Top Tray (fluval pre filter media or bioballs and old filter pads)
Middle Tray - ceramic rings & old filter pads (cut or solid)
Bottom Tray - ceramic rings
"Will not be using carbon or Polishing Pads"
Your Thoughts
My question is regarding the Mechanical Media. Since there doesn't appear to be any room around the outer circle of the FX5 to add my media (pads)should I place it in the center? I was thinking of cutting it up and placing in the top tray with my prefilter media. Or, should I leave it in tact and place it on top or bottom of my media (first or second tray)?
Media I plan on running in the FX5:
Top Tray (fluval pre filter media or bioballs and old filter pads)
Middle Tray - ceramic rings & old filter pads (cut or solid)
Bottom Tray - ceramic rings
"Will not be using carbon or Polishing Pads"
Your Thoughts
