Current filtration set up - any recommendations?

[19frank90]

Hey everyone,

I've got a Biocube 29 and it seems like everyone has their own method for setting up the three chambers in the back.

Currently, my chambers look like this:

Chamber 1: Aquatic Life 115 protein skimmer
Chamber 2: inTank media basket (filter floss/purigen/chemipure elite) and a bag of Seachem Matrix next to it.
Chamber 3: heater and return pump.

I'm not having issues with levels or anything but I've seen some people who use Chamber 2 for an algae reactor and started thinking maybe I didn't need the Matrix. I've also read people using a small bag of Matrix in Chamber 1 under their protein skimmer and was really curious about that setup. Anyone use that and can shed some info on it?

Any other suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

No experience with it, but if the matrix would fit under the skimmer, I would suggest going that route. I think it makes sense to be able to maximize the space. I'm not sure how much good a fuge in that second chamber will do though...it's an awfully small space, so growth would be very limited. Maybe someone with experience can chime in.

 

[19frank90]

So do you think that would be two bags of Matrix? One in chamber 1 and the other in chamber 2? Or do I add something else to chamber 2? Maybe move the heater there?