First-Timer Needs Filter Advice!!!
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:18 pm
Hello! I've just finished setting up my new tank but when thinking about when I set the filter up I realized I may be missing something. I bought a Fluval Fx6 and it came with the ceramic rings and media bags, but no activated carbon which struck me as odd. Could users with he Fx6 please go over what media they use in the trays and if the order they're layered in the stacking baskets matters or not? I'm also not sure how much activated carbon I'm supposed to use. I know I can buy it in ready-to-add bags OR buy a canister of it and put it in the included media bags but I'm not sure how much to use. I will have one adult RES in approximately 80-100 gallons of water (120 gal tank, not filled to top due to lack of ATBA). The filter has already been running for a week and I'll be picking up the turtle on the 12th of this month so if I have to add the carbon now I really need to know. Rookie mistake!