Cleaning filter cartridges and wellwater?

[meBNme]

So, I have well water.
From the tap it is:
6.8 PH
0 ammo
0 trItes
20 to 30 trAtes

Should I still use old tank water to clean the filter cartridges or can I use the faucet without eliminating the good bacteria/harming the biofilter?

I can get them so much cleaner with the faucet and have to clean them less often.

I know city water is a no no, because the clorine and other crap destroy the bio. But what about this?

 

[Gouramii]

I always clean my sponge with tank water. I can get most of the particles out with the tank water and the sponge looks relatively cleaner.

 

[chagoi]

I think so. If you have 2 cartridges clean them a few days apart.

Cartridges are hard to get really clean. I hose my off then put them in a bucket with 5-10% bleach over night. hose them off let them airout. Put my other set in the filter. I have plenty of other bio in my sump.

 

[jlk]

Its always best to 'clean' your filter in the aquarium water you remove when you do pwc's. It preseves and maintains the bacteria.

 

[Atxpunx]

+1 to jlk. Tap water kills the beneficial bacteria.

 

[LyndaB]

I rinse my filters at the same time we're doing water changes. The flow from the Python into the sink provides me with a strong flow of tank water and the filter media comes pretty clean.

 

[meBNme]

Great idea LyndaB!
Thanks!

Why didn't I think of that???