Feb 9, 2009 #1 F Fishy212 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 10 I have a fulval canister filter. i was just wondering how often you need to change/replace the media. thanks in advance. brian
I have a fulval canister filter. i was just wondering how often you need to change/replace the media. thanks in advance. brian
Feb 9, 2009 #2 C CaptainAhab Thanx but no..... Joined Jun 2, 2008 Messages 2,333 depends on what media you have in there,,, carbon/purigen/GFO/etc..
Feb 9, 2009 #3 OP OP F Fishy212 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 10 exactly what came with the system. carbon chips and i think live rock rubble.
Feb 9, 2009 #4 I Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Nov 18, 2006 Messages 3,462 The canister should be cleaned at least monthly, replacing the carbon once/month and cleaning the canister of debris from the liverock and other gunk.
The canister should be cleaned at least monthly, replacing the carbon once/month and cleaning the canister of debris from the liverock and other gunk.
Feb 9, 2009 #5 OP OP F Fishy212 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 10 okay. thanks alot. i will change the media tommorow
Feb 9, 2009 #6 melosu58 SW REEF 20+ YEARS Joined Oct 21, 2004 Messages 39,152 Location Virginia Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.