filter upgrade

[evil Nick]

I was thinking of picking up the whisper 45 version of my filter since I can get one for REALLY cheap right now. It takes the same pads and bio pad that my 30 does. Could I just do a hot swap since the cartridge and bio pad already have the bacteria on them?

I would like to avoid running them side by side if possible

 

[BBradbury]

Swapping Filters

I was thinking of picking up the whisper 45 version of my filter since I can get one for REALLY cheap right now. It takes the same pads and bio pad that my 30 does. Could I just do a hot swap since the cartridge and bio pad already have the bacteria on them?

I would like to avoid running them side by side if possible

Hello Nic...

You can. However, if you want to add fish, you must do it slowly, so as not to put too great a waste load on the smaller tank filter media. It would be wise to follow a bit more aggressive water change routine as well. Change out a bit more water than normal, to make sure the chemistry remains stable.

B

 

[evil Nick]

Thanks
Were kind of done with stock until I swap this shark

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[fish wrangler]

If you transfer all of the media in your current filter over to the new one you will be fine.

I washed the filter floss bag in my old HOB in tank water, and added the rinsings to ky mew canister. No issues with a mini cycle at all

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