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From the article: Aquarium Filter Media Order
A wealth of aquarium filter media is available. Naturally it poses the question, what order should the media be put into the filter? Share what works for you. Filter Media Order

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i just bought a eheim 350,tank is very cloudy,the fish are at the top and not moving. cleaned every thing twice,still same effect
—Guest robert

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I currently own a freshwater planted 15 gallon. It is stocked with a female Betta, 7 neon tetras,and 3 Julii Corydoras. I have a hang on back filter
—Guest foreverluv1678

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Hello, I'm currently using a canister type filter and have a freshwater with live plants & fish tank set-up. I'm currently using a course sponge type media for removing particles & solids waste, 2) Next is a layer of active carbon to remove metals and smells, 3) This media is used for removing ammonia, last I personally prefer to use this final media for biological media after the water is fairly clean & treated before this final stage my biological media clogs less and stays healthy longer it seems to me. I'm hoping some of this information helps.
—Guest towboater48

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