Fluval canister arrangements

[Tbox]

After a couple months in operation, my canister and hob filter are performing perfectly.

If I were to take a drinking glass and dip it into my aquarium to check its clarity, smell its purity, and test its parameters...they would all be spot on after a few weeks from the last PWC.

My fish are healthy and happy. Thanks again for the advice.

 

[Ian086]

That's great that it's all working out, I knew it would...haha. Have you noticed any drop off in the filter flow from using the floss. By the way, your tank looks amazing......

 

[Tbox]

The flow seems to be working at a good gph. I don't think it will be necessary to open up the canister often at all for maintenance. Maybe every 2 months or so. When I do, I'll be packing in a little more polyfil on top. How often do you recharge that purigen, and is 2 100ml bags better than 1?

 

[Ian086]

Maintenance on the canister really depends on your type of fish and bio-load. I have a near fully stocked community tanks, 200ltrs and I only clean the canister every 3 months or so. It does be fairly dirty when I do.
The Purigen, I haven't recharged it for about 5 months. I have 2 and they do last longer between charging. It makes sense to have 2 because it's as easy to recharge 2, as it is 1.....

 

[HUKIT]

That tank looks fantastic, I like the rock and driftwood. Any thoughts to paint the back?

 

[Tbox]

Thanks! I do want to paint the background. In avoidance of moving the tank around, I thought I'd just go to petco and cut a black laminated sheet to put on the back and left side.