Here's the filter, set up and running.

The filter head attaches to the cannister with 4 large "EZ clips". They are very easy to open and close.

Three large media baskets are stacked inside the cannister along with a blue coarse sponge and white fine sponge.

The bottom basket is filled with ceramic rings (mechanical media) and topped with the blue coarse sponge. I put a used fine filter pad on top of the blue sponge.

The top 2 baskets are filled with scintered glass (biological media). I put bags of crushed coral and charcoal here when needed.
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A new fine filter pad goes on top and then a grate to keep it in place.

The filter head is placed on top and the input and output hoses are attached with a simple push of the lever.

The flow indicator will show when the filter is dirty and flow is reduced.

The hoses are attached to the tank with a piece that allows access to the tubes without taking everything apart. The knob on top screws off.

The return is a long spray bar that can be positioned horizontally or vertically. I have mine horizontal, with the left side higher than the right to create surface agitation.

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