Quick Fluval FX6 setup with Seachem Matrix. Wondering why Chemical media goes in the top tray? I’m sure you’re not alone. There’s a good reason! With the FX6’s uncommon path of water, chemical media, which traditionally goes after bio-media, would go in the bottom tray of the FX6. Due to the FX6’s capability of running for a very long time in between full filter cleanings, and Matrix’ capability of housing anaerobic bacteria, you don’t want to have to pull all your trays out of the basket just t

As the mother of all Canister Filters your Fluval FX6 Filter Media Setup is very important. Understanding the flow of water in your canister filter is the first step. This way we can place the mechanical filtration first before the biological. The water in your canister should be at its cleanest before reaching your biological filtration. This will prevent detritus from clogging up the surface area of your biological filtration. The fluval fx6 filter media placement should always be Mechanical,