Changing The Filter Media |
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  Jul 27 2007, 01:07 AM
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 Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 26-June 07 Member No.: 33228  |
Two questions about changing the filter media:
1) How long will a filter sponge last? One Month? 2) My filter allows me to "piggy-back" sponges so I can allow bacteria to form on the new sponge before I take the old sponge out. How long should I leave the old sponge in to allow sufficient bacteria to form on the new sponge? |
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Jul 27 2007, 01:15 AM
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 Fish Addict  Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 8-June 07 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 32758 |
The filter sponge should last a really long time...I think I've heard of people keeping them for over a year. When it starts to fall apart, squeeze it out on the new filter sponge, then cut it in half and keep one half in the filter for about a week to allow the bacteria a chance to catch up and grow to a good population on the new sponge.
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Jul 27 2007, 04:24 AM
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 Gun Toting Lunatic  Group: Moderators Posts: 6733 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Chicago Member No.: 2323 |
When I was running hob filters I had one that was at least 7 years old, and still useable. I had several that were 3-4 years old. AquaClear sponges seem to last forever.
If you ever do find need to change them run in the new one for at least two weeks, longer if possible. |
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Jul 27 2007, 08:40 AM
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 Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Nottingham, East Midlands Member No.: 34012 |
I have a fluval 4plus and apparently the carbon lasts for a month and the white pads last for 4 months according to the instructions.
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Jul 27 2007, 05:46 PM
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 Marine version soon to be available in your local area.... Group: Members Posts: 2198 Joined: 18-June 07 From: Leeds, United Kingdom Member No.: 33046 |
QUOTE(pandacichlid @ Jul 27 2007, 09:40 AM)  I have a fluval 4plus and apparently the carbon lasts for a month and the white pads last for 4 months according to the instructions. The carbon sponge will last between 4 and 6 weeks, the white pad will last untill it falls apart. Carbon is only there to remove chemical impurities in the water. Unless your water goes off-colour, or you are removing meds, you can run your tank without it. HTH rabbut |
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