34 replies to this topic

[cobby]

Hi guys

Just wondering how oftern do you clean your ext filters

I understand you do not clean the media that much

But what about the fine pads at the top?

The reason i am asking is my new 6x2x2 set up has been running for about 2 weeks now just wondering when i should do a service

Regards Cobby

[Neakit]

i get to mine about once a month, only cleaning in old tank water

[cobby]

Once a month

Would that be ok on abrand new set up?

I was just thinking that with a new setup maybe there would have been a lot more fine stuff in the water IE from the substrate

Regards Cobby

[Neakit]

i wash the substrate b4 it goes in, i find i don't have that problem.
they are a low maintenance filter for a reason, not saying that it would hurt to clean out more often but i don't personnaly see the point.
when i set up a new filter on a tank i don't touch it till i know the filter is working

[cobby]

Yer mate i did wash the substrate

Thanks

Regards Cobby

[alec]

i took out that fine filter pad
as it got too dirty too quikly

[cobby]

After How long?

Regards Cobby

[alec]

not sure exactly :?
but after a month it was filfthy

cheers alec

[cobby]

Yer thats what i am thinking might have a look on the weekend

Thanks Mate

Regards Cobby

[knock]

hey cobby

you wont need to clean your new filter out for a couple of months yet

or even longer. let it establish.

andy.

[cobby]

Yer was just thinking about the fine media at the top!

Regards Cobby

[SynoAngel]

Whether I'm right or wrong. I dont usually clean my externals for atleast 6 months. Just so you know I typically provide additional filters so I'm not relying on the cannister.

Daniel

[benckie]

i clean mine every 2 to 3 months and add extra media in them i think the aqua ones say every month in the book but i had some run for 6 and do ok on lightly stocked tanks and the light filter pad of top i dont bother washing just chuck it and put a new one in as its cheap and easy to cut

[cobby]

Ok i also have 2 x 950lph internal filters running

So whats the Guts leav it alone for anouther 2 weeks?

Regards Cobby

[benckie]

new tank mabe another 6 i recon

[cobby]

Hey benckie

Fitted the new UV to it tonight :wink:

Regards Cobby

[benckie]

sweet good man to listen to my advice :!: i hope you put it on the return side cobby :wink: what wattage did you go for :?:

[cobby]

Yer Mate on the return side

9W

Suitable for both fresh and salt water
Complete with high efficency UV light tube
Reduces harmful bacteria
Kills algae growth
Quick releases fittings for easy cleaning
Max water flow 2200 lph
Showerproof construction fitted with a 12 volt transformer
Suitable for upto 4500 litres
20mm - 40mm hose tails
31cm in lenght
2 year warranty

[benckie]

nice you wont regret it dude im using a 72 watter for my 5 footer witch im moving over to the 8 footer :roll:

[cobby]

Thanks Mate did not come with any instructions .

Says on the add easy to clean .

how often ? and how long do the globes last?

Regards Cobby