Filter Cartridges...

[EdgarMedina1010]

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]

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]

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

[Pleco]

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]

ok thanks 4 that info

[EdgarMedina1010]

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]

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]

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]

IMO zeolite is not needed.

[EdgarMedina1010]

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

[scoot15638]

what will solve all your problems is, take the fish tank, and heave it out the window, im about to do that with my nanoreef, or heave it at my LFS, because they sell stuff taht doesnt work for phosphates, but i dont think anything could help my tank, im just unlucky

[Zagz]

Originally Posted by scoot15638

what will solve all your problems is, take the fish tank, and heave it out the window, im about to do that with my nanoreef, or heave it at my LFS, because they sell stuff taht doesnt work for phosphates, but i dont think anything could help my tank, im just unlucky

If you venture over to SW and ask I'm quite sure the members over there can help you. I unfortunately have no experience with reef tanks at all.

[melosu58]

I agree Scoot. Come on over to the SW side and we will help you out. Check out the nano reef forum.

[lando]

what will solve all your problems is, take the fish tank, and heave it out the window

I do not see how this will help with the situation at all. We are here to offer advice...

im about to do that with my nanoreef, or heave it at my LFS, because they sell stuff taht doesnt work for phosphates, but i dont think anything could help my tank, im just unlucky

I agree with Mel, bring your questions on over the SW forums and I am sure we can help!

[physicsdude]

scoot's an online buddy of mine. i can assure everyone that scoot is QUITE experienced in sw! hes just having some serious algae problems

[lando]

Thanks...You give a glowing reference!

[melosu58]

Whatever the problem we are here to help.