Filter Cartridges... - Aquarium Advice

EdgarMedina1010 · 01-27-2007, 11:20 PM

My filter cartridge is falling apart now i have to change it, but how do I do it? Do I just take the old one out and put the new one in?...or do I leave the new filter sit for a while in the tank?... http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030140&Ne=2 ...i already took the carbon out , but whats the zeolite for?...do you have to reaplace it, like carbon? TIA

scoot15638 · 01-27-2007, 11:59 PM

well, since the cartridges are clogged up, i think you need to replace the entire filter, but if you dont want to do that, read the directions for replacing filter cartridges, it aint rocket science, i think a 4 year old could do it

physicsdude · 01-28-2007, 12:00 AM

its ok dude. when the filter gets full, just replace it all. problem solved.

Pleco · 01-28-2007, 12:05 AM

I replace the media in my tank either weekly or bi-weekly, when i do that i just rinse the new one in a bucket of siphoned tank water and replace it with the used one.

-Pleco

EdgarMedina1010 · 01-28-2007, 12:08 AM

ok thanks 4 that info

EdgarMedina1010 · 01-28-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by physicsdude

its ok dude. when the filter gets full, just replace it all. problem solved.

LOL, wont the tank go thru a mini-cycle??...and plus its kinda bad.

physicsdude · 01-28-2007, 01:11 AM

i was joking. seriously though, just put in the new cartidges. depending on the type of ilter, you can rotate them as to give some space between changes.

EdgarMedina1010 · 01-28-2007, 03:03 PM

LOL,....ok so is zeolite really needed or should I take it out? And if I keep it how often should it be replaced?

**Zagz** · 01-28-2007, 03:05 PM

IMO zeolite is not needed.

EdgarMedina1010 · 01-28-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zagz

IMO zeolite is not needed.

Cool, ive been doing some reserch too and ill just take it out, ill save myself the hassle of having to replace it. thanks

01-27-2007, 11:20 PM	#1
EdgarMedina1010 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DENVER CO. Posts: 429	Filter Cartridges... My filter cartridge is falling apart now i have to change it, but how do I do it? Do I just take the old one out and put the new one in?...or do I leave the new filter sit for a while in the tank?... http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030140&Ne=2 ...i already took the carbon out , but whats the zeolite for?...do you have to reaplace it, like carbon? TIA __________________ EDGAR MEDINA -"Keep looking, when you get there, i'll be there."

01-28-2007, 12:05 AM	#4
Pleco Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bringin' Sexy Back Posts: 376	I replace the media in my tank either weekly or bi-weekly, when i do that i just rinse the new one in a bucket of siphoned tank water and replace it with the used one. -Pleco __________________ "Well I don't have anything else planned for today, let's get drunk!"

01-28-2007, 12:08 AM	#5
EdgarMedina1010 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DENVER CO. Posts: 429	ok thanks 4 that info __________________ EDGAR MEDINA -"Keep looking, when you get there, i'll be there."

01-28-2007, 03:03 PM	#8
EdgarMedina1010 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DENVER CO. Posts: 429	LOL,....ok so is zeolite really needed or should I take it out? And if I keep it how often should it be replaced? __________________ EDGAR MEDINA -"Keep looking, when you get there, i'll be there."

01-28-2007, 03:05 PM	#9
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,280 Images: 92	IMO zeolite is not needed. __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

01-27-2007, 11:59 PM	#2
scoot15638 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 16	well, since the cartridges are clogged up, i think you need to replace the entire filter, but if you dont want to do that, read the directions for replacing filter cartridges, it aint rocket science, i think a 4 year old could do it

01-28-2007, 12:00 AM	#3
physicsdude Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York State Posts: 363 Images: 1	its ok dude. when the filter gets full, just replace it all. problem solved.

01-28-2007, 01:11 AM	#7
physicsdude Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York State Posts: 363 Images: 1	i was joking. seriously though, just put in the new cartidges. depending on the type of ilter, you can rotate them as to give some space between changes.

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