Optimal Canister Filter System?

[tony]

Hi everyone
My filter is a Eheim wet/dry. It has synthetic filter floss (topmost), carbon, poly-filter, BioHome, sand (bottom most) in it.
Could this setup build up my nitrate levels?
I was told by some guys that its best just to put some coral chips n sand in the filter and thats about all.
What do u guys suggest should be in a canister filter such as mine so as to reduce the nitrate n build bacteria level?
Thanks

 

[jess]

Hey I got the same filter. Mine has the Wet/Dry built on. For all 3 of my contaners inside I used the Eheim filter media, with those blue bio balls on top. That filter with my skimmer and live rock work great. My levels are fine. Once every 3 month or so I rinse out the media with water. My tank has been running for over a year with it.I hope that helps.
[ May 10, 2001: Message edited by: Jess ]