In tank media basket

[RMMKD0]

So I have an aio tank and wanted to replace the 2 filter socks with the in tank media baskets. I was wondering what everyone is running in theirs. Starting from the cycle, is it necessary to run purigen or carbon and gfo???

 

[ndrwater]

Most use floss or something similar to replace filter socks.
Personally, I wouldn't run any of the media you listed during a cycle.

 

[RMMKD0]

I was going to put floss on top and some marine pure on the bottom but was curious what most run in the middle chambers.

 

[ndrwater]

There are a ton of options. Ceramic media, Purigen, carbon, etc.
When cycling though, things like carbon, Purigen, GFO can either slow things down a bit, or strip things from the water that are required for a healthy cycle

 

[RMMKD0]

I understand. I meant after the cycle tho. I typed my question wrong

 

[RMMKD0]

What I meant was after the cycle and I start to add fish and coral what would be best to run

 

[ndrwater]

Same applies. Lots of options. Carbon or Purigen would be good choices. GFO is best jsed in a seperate reactor. GFO needs to be slowly tumbled so it doesn't clog or become compacted.