Karacticus
Member
Hello, everyone.
I am in the process of setting up a large (300l) planted aquarium. I am taking each step as it comes, as I want to get myself off to a decent start. I am gradually buying up the things I need.
I have a Oase BioMaster Thermo 850, which has I think six media trays in it. I was initially planning to swap this out after watching some YouTube videos, but some of the advice I have found on this forum suggests sticking with the pre-installed sponges. Other members suggest using activated carbon and zeolite. I tend to get suckered into paying for shiny things, but in terms of getting the best from my filter would I be best placed sticking with the sponges and maybe swapping out the little plastic balls for a tray of activated carbon and one of zeolite? What do other people find works best? Or what would experienced members choose if starting such a system afresh?
My local water parameters are hard and I understand I have high nitrates, so anything I can do to improve my base water quality I'd like to do.
I intend to plant quite heavily and eventually have a good amount of livestock. It will be a high energy set-up with CO2.
I have searched for a thread about this and have had some success, but none have given a definitive. If there is such a thing.
I am finding the site really useful so far! Glad I joined.
Thanks
Mark
I am in the process of setting up a large (300l) planted aquarium. I am taking each step as it comes, as I want to get myself off to a decent start. I am gradually buying up the things I need.
I have a Oase BioMaster Thermo 850, which has I think six media trays in it. I was initially planning to swap this out after watching some YouTube videos, but some of the advice I have found on this forum suggests sticking with the pre-installed sponges. Other members suggest using activated carbon and zeolite. I tend to get suckered into paying for shiny things, but in terms of getting the best from my filter would I be best placed sticking with the sponges and maybe swapping out the little plastic balls for a tray of activated carbon and one of zeolite? What do other people find works best? Or what would experienced members choose if starting such a system afresh?
My local water parameters are hard and I understand I have high nitrates, so anything I can do to improve my base water quality I'd like to do.
I intend to plant quite heavily and eventually have a good amount of livestock. It will be a high energy set-up with CO2.
I have searched for a thread about this and have had some success, but none have given a definitive. If there is such a thing.
I am finding the site really useful so far! Glad I joined.
Thanks
Mark