Large water changes and good biological filtration is all one needs. It's been years since I've used activated carbon.
Glad to see he's recovering nicely.
Out or under the water as long as it agitates the surface it's pretty much the same. Surface agitation means more O2 exchange. I have my FX5s output directed towards the surface as well.
Panda arowanas. We have a privileged relationship with Mr. Kan from Panda and all our arowanas are hand picked by him for us.
The prices are very competitive and you get a good bang for your buck. ;)
Does anyone in Montreal have a paper shredder? I know it sounds funny, but bear with me. I just need some bedding and I don't feel like buying one just for that.