Originally Posted by
David Rose
I'm not familiar with the Ecco, but Eheim, Fluval, Rena XP series are my top picks in brands so you should be good. You're using two of these Ecco's? From what I can see they have three media baskets and the fine and carbon pads sit on top?
If you're using two of these canisters, I think two media/substrate baskets are sufficient (two each canister) and fill the top basket with the "carbon pads" or preferably medium to course sponge with the fine filter on top. These sponges will trap more debris that can be rinsed out once a month or more often depending on your feeding quantities. In the end, I think you'll get clearer water.