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07-29-2007, 02:03 PM
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 When to change filter So its been about 3 months now... Should I swap the filter out? Wash it off with fresh water, or just leave it go for now? When is a filter change neccesary?
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07-29-2007, 02:19 PM
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| Re: When to change filter I clean my filters on every water change . I use the old water to do the cleaning so not to loose the bactiera. Not saying it's right just what I'm doing. I will be reading the other post to see how it should be done.
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07-29-2007, 03:26 PM
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| Re: When to change filter Wait, what kind of filter are you using?
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07-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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| Re: When to change filter If you are talking to me it is spung and carbon in power filter. I also replace once a month
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07-30-2007, 01:45 PM
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| Re: When to change filter I am using the standard one from my Bio-cube, it is a long activated carbon filter. I bought 2 spares for my tank.. but havent used any of the new ones yet.
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07-30-2007, 02:15 PM
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| Re: When to change filter Ed, you should be fine. S-L I would change yours out if you have been using the same one for 3 months.
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07-30-2007, 04:19 PM
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| Re: When to change filter I thought I was Ok I have been doing my freshwater tanks that way for years . I still love my freshwater to. 55gal full of tetras and 20 gal full of guppys
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