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How often should you change the media in your filter?
Filter media has a typical life expectancy of 10 to 15 years. The life span of your media may vary based on your raw water quality and filter maintenance, as consistent maintenance can prolong the life of your media.
What order do you put the media in a canister filter?
Mechanical Media Mechanical filter media should be packed in first so that it receives the flow of raw water. All water should come in contact with this mesh part of the filter before it reaches any biological or chemical filter media.
What filter media do I need?
The order of filter media, no matter what type of filtration system you have, is always the same. It starts with Mechanical filtration, then Biological filtration, and finally Chemical filtration in that order.
How much biological filter media do I need?
Each 1000g of FilterPlus is enough bio-media to filter a heavily stocked 55 to 75 gallon aquarium, or a medium-stocked 100 gallon aquarium. We recommend 75 to 100 grams per 10 gallons for medium-stock level, and 150 to 200 grams per 10 gallons for heavy-stock level.
Can I use old filter media?
Yep, that old media will speed your cycle up greatly. I’d leave it in there for at least 2 -3 weeks to give the rest of the bacteria in the tank time to catch up. I got a tank cycled in two days doing just what you’re speaking of. All you have to do is remove some of the filter media and put it in the new filter.
Which biological media is best?
The Best bio filter media
- Biohome Ultimate Filter Media.
- Seachem Matrix Bio Media.
- Fluval Biomax Bio Rings.
- Marineland Bio-Filter Balls.
- EHEIM Substrat Pro Biological Filter Media.
Can you have too much biological filtration in aquarium?
Biological filtration will grow and wane to the input. This also of course includes the corals we are trying to grow. While you cant have too much surface area, you can take up more space than you need to. Too much rock in a dt, may detract from visual appeal or room for fish to swim.
What is the flow rate of a Marineland filter?
POWERFUL: Certified flow rate of 400 GPH in aquariums up to 80 gallons. MARINELAND FILTRATION PRODUCTS: Count on Marineland brand for the most reliable, technically advanced aquariums and accessories on the market. REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES: Use with two Marineland Rite-Size E Filter Cartridges (purple label).
Is Marineland a good Aquarium brand?
MARINELAND FILTRATION PRODUCTS: Count on Marineland brand for the most reliable, technically advanced aquariums and accessories on the market. REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES: Use with two Marineland Rite-Size E Filter Cartridges (purple label).
Would two of the Emporer 400 filters do the job?
For a 100 gallon aquarium, would two of the Emporer 400 filters do the job? Yes, one at each end of the tank is a great way to filter a larger tank as you get more even filtration. Also, you can clean one at a time, and not risk your biological filtration.