Improve Filtration Help

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I have a all-in-one 40gal Nuvo and want to improve the filtration. I have two overflows with three chamber filters on each side. I have a ghost desktop skimmer which I think sucks so far. Any suggestions in improvements than what came stick with the tank?
 

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I had a 38 Nuvo I used tie sting media bags with xtrasphos and carbon in it inside the cartridge and just used a sheet poly stuffing from sewing store that I cut up and used for a filter sock type of thing on top and replaced every couple of days
 

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I also bought the big cartridge trays to make everything easier I'm not sure what the new ones have but the first series trays SUCkED! Lol
 
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yeah the trays that come with the tank sucked. I'll probably end up going for the larger trays, but $80? That's crazy just for two larger trays.
 

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Probably not necessary but helps maybe just one if possible I also put live rock rubble in the extra spots in the trays.
 

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I loaded the back up with live rock rubble from my main tank I have the upgraded trays as they came with the purchase. I run carbon and filter floss. Seems fine. I agree the ghost skimmer is rediculous
 

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