I use filter floss. You can pack it fairly densely and it will get a lot of very small particles. Keep in mind that the denser it is packed the faster it will plug up. They sell it really cheap at places like big als and dr foster and smith. -Bryan On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com> wrote: > I have a Fluval 404 on my 90 gal tank. I am pretty happy with it, it has > never clogged or leaked. But with the stock coarse sponge filters it also > doesn't do a great job of getting the fine bits out of the water. I can > always see plenty of specks circulating in my tank, especially after I have > fed the fish and they zoom around the bottom kicking up the muck. > > I have plenty of free baskets in the canister for media. Any tips on what I > should try adding? > > MS > _______________________________________________ > GSAS-Member mailing list > GSAS-Member@thekrib.com > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member > _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member