Question On Cleaning Canister Filter

[rms]

Pretty sure this is ok, but just want to check....
 
Can I pour away the sludge at the bottom of my filter without risk of a mini cycle? I'm also replacing the floss, which makes up less than 10% of my media.
 
Thanks

 

[fluttermoth]

It's best poured away. Your bacteria live on the surfaces of the media; the sludge will be a mixture of dead bacteria and mulm, so you won't risk a mini cycle by getting rid of it

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[noobgamers]

yeh any sludge at the bottom or on the edge of the canister you can pour away it dosent affect the media as the current miss treagueard said its pointless to keep it

 

[rms]

Ta very much

 

[Joeycich]

How should the pads be cleaned

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Replace floss. It is not a good home for bacteria. I find trying to clean it makes it less effective, but you can try if you like.

 

[Gruntle]

How should the pads be cleaned

Take a bucket of water from the tank, and gently squeeze/swish the pads in the water.

 

[Joeycich]

Tank you very helpful