Media arrangement for canister

[SeaAngel]

I have an Eheim 2217 canister. And I don't know which filteration media to place from bottom up?

I've decided on (subject to change still..):

1.Bio Rings

2.Chemi-pure

3.Poly filter

4.Biohome

Which should I place first...starting from the bottom.

Thanks in advance.

[ryz]

is Biohome filter floss?? haha Cause seems like you've got no mechanical filtration.

[SeaAngel]

is Biohome filter floss?? haha Cause seems like you've got no mechanical filtration.

Sorry ..me only know pork floss..

I'm lost and I don't get you...

What would you place in the canister? What would I need ?

Can you please help?

Thanks.

[harmony]

You could refer to http://www.eheim.com/ for reference.

[ryz]

I dun know if canister filters are made to act as a mechanical filter. but think you can put some filter wool as your first layer to filter off large pieces of gunk, dirt suspension etc to prevent them from clogging the pores of your biological filtration media etc.

[SeaAngel]

I dun know if canister filters are made to act as a mechanical filter. but think you can put some filter wool as your first layer to filter off large pieces of gunk, dirt suspension etc to prevent them from clogging the pores of your biological filtration media etc.

Thanks alot.

Regards.

[FuEl]

I dont use my canister as mechanical filter...mainly I put chemical resins inside only.

Sponges and other things that trap detritus are best avoided in a canister.

[ryz]

It would be good to add some filter wool too. In my opinion. Otherwise when it draws any suspension or it'slike from the water, they dirt migt clog up the pores of your biological filtration media and render it inefficient. chemical resins might also get dirty and compromise their efficiency. Thats just my opinion. You can do it your way.

[FuEl]

Ok...I'm just lazy to open my canister to change filter wool every week or so...that's why I just avoid them totally.

[ashidiq]

change the chemipure to seachem carbon of the one that is REEFEZ( the one that can be purchase in this web)...

[ryz]

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[ashidiq]

that's me.. u have insulted me.... is it a crime to look ugly ?keke

[ryz]

[ben]

[fnscasey]

For 1st layer better to put filter wool for mechanical filtering.

At the last stage, put a layer of fine filter matt after the biohome to purify the water of any dirt/dust suspension from the filter mediums to polish water for unparalleled clarity.

Suggest u change the chemi-pure to Seachem: Seagel !

Seagel: SeaGel™is an efficient blend of MatrixCarbon™ and PhosGuard™. SeaGel™ removes organic and color impurities, phosphates, silicates, toxic metals and acids. Both components are bead shaped for optimum water flow characteristics. SeaGel™ is ideal for reef and marine aquarium use, particularly for algae control.

PLEASE NOTE :

Do not use activated carbon together wif chemipure as it not onli renders yr activated carbon useless... chemipure n activated carbon will oso react together which makes yr fish(es) in tt tank feel uncomfortable!!

[SeaAngel]

PLEASE NOTE :

Do not use activated carbon together wif chemipure as it not onli renders yr activated carbon useless... chemipure n activated carbon will oso react together which makes yr fish(es) in tt tank feel uncomfortable!!

Wow!

Thanks alot.

[SeaAngel]

For 1st layer better to put filter wool for mechanical filtering.

At the last stage, put a layer of fine filter matt after the biohome to purify the water of any dirt/dust suspension from the filter mediums to polish water for unparalleled clarity.

Suggest u change the chemi-pure to Seachem: Seagel !

Seagel: SeaGel™is an efficient blend of MatrixCarbon™ and PhosGuard™. SeaGel™ removes organic and color impurities, phosphates, silicates, toxic metals and acids. Both components are bead shaped for optimum water flow characteristics. SeaGel™ is ideal for reef and marine aquarium use, particularly for algae control.

PLEASE NOTE :

Do not use activated carbon together wif chemipure as it not onli renders yr activated carbon useless... chemipure n activated carbon will oso react together which makes yr fish(es) in tt tank feel uncomfortable!!

If you could bear with me and please correct me if I'm still wrong on my arrangement.

I'll start bottom first (1st Basket - inflow) and work up upwards..

3rd Basket: Fine Filter Matt (Poly Filter??)

Bio Home

2nd Basket:Bio Rings

1st Basket: Normal Hard Fliter Wool

Which basket would I put Seagel ?

Thanks in advance.

[fnscasey]

For 2nd Basket: Seagel

Since u already have Biohome to house beneficial bacterial, you do not need for any bio balls/rings.

Biohome has massive surface area and is available as a habitat for bacteria to degrade nitrogen compounds.

Adopt chemical filtration for the 2nd Basket.