Fluval 404

splateee · 07/16/2006, 10:14 AM

Hello,

I have 2 x Fluval 404 filters that are being used right now on a freshwater setup. I am tearing down that tank and would like to use them on a FOWLR setup that is up and running right now. Do i need to wash/rinse the bio material in the trays before i use it or can i go straight to the saltwater tank?

Thanks

sing4lts · 07/16/2006, 12:40 PM

ttt...as well as what are the best types of media to use in these filters????

Secondgen · 07/16/2006, 03:36 PM

I would throw out all of the old media, and pack the filter with the proper amout of carbon needed for your setup. I had a 55 gallon reef tank and this worked out great. Another good choice for media as opposed to carbon would be ChemiPure, this stuff sweet.

07/16/2006, 10:14 AM	#1
splateee Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 561	Fluval 404 Hello, I have 2 x Fluval 404 filters that are being used right now on a freshwater setup. I am tearing down that tank and would like to use them on a FOWLR setup that is up and running right now. Do i need to wash/rinse the bio material in the trays before i use it or can i go straight to the saltwater tank? Thanks

07/16/2006, 03:36 PM	#3
Secondgen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	I would throw out all of the old media, and pack the filter with the proper amout of carbon needed for your setup. I had a 55 gallon reef tank and this worked out great. Another good choice for media as opposed to carbon would be ChemiPure, this stuff sweet. __________________ Thank God always! Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon Reef

07/16/2006, 12:40 PM	#2
sing4lts Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 49	ttt...as well as what are the best types of media to use in these filters????