R Rocknrobyn Fish Fanatic Joined Jul 29, 2011 Messages 94 Reaction score 0 Location North Carolina Mar 12, 2012 #1 I have a setup tank and its been running for a while now but my filter system broke so i got another one. Is it going to shock my aquarium if I just put the new one in....
I have a setup tank and its been running for a while now but my filter system broke so i got another one. Is it going to shock my aquarium if I just put the new one in....
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Mar 12, 2012 #2 You need to move all the media from the old filter into the new one or you'll lose all your good bacteria.
You need to move all the media from the old filter into the new one or you'll lose all your good bacteria.