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[5teady_2012]

I just read this anout zeolite

Thought it may be of some interest as its related.

Recharging Zeolite Ammonia Remover:

Zeolite Ammonia Remover can be easily recharged in a warm salt solution. Dissolve 80 g (4 tablespoonfuls) of non-iodized salt in 240 ml of warm tap water (approximately 48°C/120°F), soak the pouch for at least 2 hours and rinse lightly in tap water before re-use. Zeolite Ammonia Remover will gradually become fouled with organic matter, and therefore should be replaced when performance declines

Should still remove it from the filter, so a properly cycle can take place.

-FHM

oh yeah im not disputing that, just thought it was handy to know it can be recharged

 

[waterdrop]

I didn't read this thread carefully to begin with. There's another aspect here that I hate to say but we've acually had 2 or 3 beginner members now that have ended up just giving up on Stingray filters despite removing the Zeolite. There seem to be other problems, perhaps with the overall volume of media being simply too small. Thoughts?

~~waterdrop~~

 

[arobinson1984]

Yes, I agree with waterdrop on this one. I have in the past had experience with the stingray filters and I wasnt impressed to be honest. The media is very small which doesnt give alot of surface area for the beneficial bacteria to colonise.

You havent mentioned your tank size (unless I've missed it) but if it came with a stingray 15 then I'd guess the tanks in the region of 10-20 gallons? If this is the case then I'd highly recommend replacing the stingray filter with a fluval 2+ or a fluval U2, both are great filters, dirt cheap (around £20-£25) and will do a much better job of keeping your tank stable.

Andy