Filter Maintenance Question

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Dstreet

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I have a 60 gallon tank with a Fluval C4 HOB filter. How often should I rinse the filter components (sponge, ceramics and charcoal)? During weekly water change or less often? Don't want to disturb bacteria but also do not want it to get too dirty? Should all media be rinsed at one time or just one of the three?

Thanks in advance for your advice!
 
Depends on preference. Some folks do it when the flow is decreased.
I do mine about once a month. Just a gentle swish in the bucket with the tankwater siphoned out.
 

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