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In regards to the wool, some say to use it on the bottom as a "Prefilter". I have used wool in the top and bottom but I believe it restricts the flow rate. I.E. the more media the water has to pass through the more restricted it will be. This is the first configuration Ive use with the wool and only used the media that came with the filter.

Thanks for the informative info guys. I set mine last night to; Bottom: both sponges middle: black bio-balls top: Ceramic Noodles My flow rate has increased to a good output. I will see how this goes then try one of your configurations. Thanks

The more I read about filter material, the more confusing it appears to be. I have an Aqua One CF1200 Cannister filter with three baskets. I dont appear to be getting a good flow rate and I have cleaned and changed the configuration numerous times. There has been posts which say to put the sponge in the top basket and some say in the bottom basket. Some posts recommend not to use filter wool as this clogs the flow. I have been using wool in the top basket, with the bioballs in 2 and noodles 3. My question is in what order does the media go in the filter for the best results? Bottom (3): Blue sponge/black sponge middle (2): Black Bio Balls Top (1): Ceramic noodles Do I get rid of the wool due too clogging? Thanks