Filter Media Swap For Carbon To Take Out Meds In Tank

[julsifer]

i have my filter media (pads) in a bucket if tank tank water, is that ok? Or will it lose beneficial bacteria?

Also can someone tell me how long carbon pads are effective for taking out meds?

Cheers

 

[mattlee]

if there is no ammonia source then the bacteria will slowly die off, keeping it wet is a good idea but it really need ammonia unless its only for a short period of time. there is much debate about how long bacteria take to die off but i wouldnt leave it in there too long.
carbon again people say a few days some say a few weeks so...........

 

[julsifer]

if there is no ammonia source then the bacteria will slowly die off, keeping it wet is a good idea but it really need ammonia unless its only for a short period of time. there is much debate about how long bacteria take to die off but i wouldnt leave it in there too long.
carbon again people say a few days some say a few weeks so...........

hmm what if i squirted some ammonia in the bucket?

 

[mattlee]

if there is no ammonia source then the bacteria will slowly die off, keeping it wet is a good idea but it really need ammonia unless its only for a short period of time. there is much debate about how long bacteria take to die off but i wouldnt leave it in there too long.
carbon again people say a few days some say a few weeks so...........

hmm what if i squirted some ammonia in the bucket?

yes that would be ok but dont over do it with the ammonia as you will only have bacteria for a certain amount. although thinking about it with no fish in the bucket just media i dont suppose it would matter as there would be nothing to get ammonia poisoning if too much was added.... not 100% sure but i dont see why it would be a problem, it may even build up your colony

 

[julsifer]

squirt squirt lol cheers mattlee

 

[mattlee]

squirt squirt lol cheers mattlee

be carefull with all that squirting going on