Fluval 405 Set Up and Maintenance

[Screamin250x]

I have a Fluval 405 on a 55 gallon tank w some platties, mollies, and a gourami. What's the best media filter set up you recommend and how often do I clean it and how? I'm kinda new to this set up

[Lady Hobbs]

People load their filters much to their own preference. The biomax should be where the water is the cleanest, in the top basket.

I use filter floss in the middle basket and on the bottom, phosphate sponges. Everyone has their own preferences what they like to use. I clean mine out about every two months replacing only the filter floss and the phosphate sponges. And rinse out the sponges.

[Cliff]

+1 to the above

There is no "right" answere, just different options. When I used mu 405 on my moderatly stocked 55 gallon tank, I used only but bio-max in the trays and the sponges. As I have no phosphates and nitrates in my tap water, that set-up worked great for me.

I clean all my canister filters every month or so in old tank water. I just swish the media around in it until it looks clean

[Screamin250x]

Thank you guys for the advice, helps me get into this correctly with less stress