Which of the two bio media would you recommend for a HOB filter. Here is a link to info provided by Seachem on Specific Surface Area.
I've been been looking at two filters in particular, the Eheim Classic 250 (the pro version with the Substrat pro bio-media included) and the Fluval 206. Eheim Substrat Pro or plastic balls sounds convincing. Fluval BioMax (ceramic bio media rings) Fluval Prefilter (ceramic rings) Fluval Ammonia Remover Fluval Clearmax (Phosphate Remover). I was considering either the Fluval 306 or Eheim 2217.
I did like the ideal of the Fluval G3 for filter cleaning if it was required whilst I am away however read mixed reports and they seem to be high maintenance for blocking and reducing flow. Fluval Biomax 3 Seachem Matrix or then there's always a good 4th option and that is they all are good products. I understand most biological media works best in a canister filter. Eheim pro 3 vs Fluval 406 - I've searched around,looked at YouTube videos and I like the Eheim design.But read a lot of reviews that people had problems with leaking.Anyone on here think the fluval Eheim pro 3 vs Fluval 406 - The Reef Tank 1. For the media, Eheim Substrat Pro is expensive and almost double the price of Fluval Biomax. Specifically designed for the Fluval U2/U3/U4 filters, BIOMAX provides an optimal environment for the colonization and growth of beneficial bacteria. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Eheim Substrat Pro Biological Filter Media. Biomax ceramic rings have a complex pore system where beneficial bacteria can thrive - With more capacity than most biological filter media, Biomax helps reduce ammonia and nitrite Seachem matrix is leaps ahead of your regular biomax stuff.
Filtr Fluval 405 vs Eheim 2073 pro 3 4 11:45 jitkaAmira – Zlatý Fluval ! Format: 170 g (6 oz) Categories: FILTRATION & MEDIA, INTERNAL, MEDIA, U Series Specifically designed for the Fluval U2/U3/U4 filters, BIOMAX provides an optimal environment for the colonization and growth of beneficial bacteria.
De Matrix nu mai zic nimic, pentru ca nu am vazut pe nimeni sa testeze. Next criteria is the size of pores in the medium. Reduces peak nitrite loads, and can be rinsed and re-used several times. There seems to be a lot of dedicated fans of each brand who will tell you that their preferred brand is better for XYZ reason. Seachem Matrix Bio Media 1 Liter 4.8 out of 5 stars 992. Lesser media capacity and flowrate than Fluval and Pro 350. EHEIM Substrat Pro Biological filter media is specially shaped to create a better water throughflow to provide longer intervals between required maintenance.