How To Clean My Filter Media.....

[BBrain]

Careful that I don't lose the filter bacteria in the media in my Aqua Clear HOB filters, I just swish the media around a bit in a bucket of tank water. When I put it back, and turn the filter back on, a cloud of yuck pours into the tank.

Should I rinse out the media more, or is there a trick to prevent that cloud of yuck?

(The media is sponge, zeolite, and Biomax)

 

[Jeewhizz]

You might have a residue at the bottom of the filter that is disturbed by it refilling/being turned back on.

 

[SamUK]

youve jus loosened everything up when you cleaned it.


aslong as it clears again then its fine.


i guess maybe washing it once then getting more water and using that to rinse it again might help but washing it too much cant be good.

 

[BBrain]

Thanks for the help and reassurance, Jeewhizz and SamUK. The tank does clear up soon afterwards, so I won't worry about it now.