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What filter media is best?

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I purchased Fluval filter, and it has 3 baskets to be filled with media. However, there are many different options for what media can be used in the baskets. I will list the different options, and hopefully someone will be able to give me some advice on which ones are best.
Phosphate/Nitrogen Compounds:
High-Grade Carbon
Zeo-Carb
Ammonia Remover
Clear-Max
Lab Series Opti-Carb
Lab Series Nitrate Remover
Lab Series Phosphate Remover
Biological Filtration:
Biomax

Which of these would be most beneficial and provide the healthiest living conditions for my Axolotls?
 
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The nice thing about the Fluval is that the media baskets can hold any media - you aren't obliged to buy the media that Fluval sells. The baskets in my Fluval canister contain:
polyester filter floss
carbon (in a re-usable media bag)
ceramic biofiltration media (like Biomax)

For tanks where I am trying to increase the water hardness, I also add some shell grit or calci-sand in with the carbon.
 
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Yeah I saw the peat flakes or whatever to improve the hardnesss, I think I will just go with what fluval offers because I want it to work at its fullest potential. I am thinking Carbon/Ammonia Remover/Biomax. Thanks for the help :)
 
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