Hey everybody! I have a quick question regarding the installation of a new canister filter. I currently have a 75 gallon tank with a heavy bioload of a large oscar and a flowerhorn cichlid. I currently have two filters running on the tank, a 306 fluval canister filter as well as a dual biowheel setup by marineland (i dont recall the exact model). Im getting ANOTHER fluval 306 canister filter to get rid of the loud pesky marineland filter. Im Also getting rid of the marineland filter because the one biowheel isnt spinning which is just an annoyance even though i do the maintenance needed on it. So now that that is out of the way, my question is: How long should i keep the marineland filter on the tank after the new fluval 306 is all set up and running. Im assuming i need to wait about a month or 30 days to allow the new fluval canister filter to germinate with healthy beneficial bacteria before i can get rid of the marineland? Also will this be too much filtration for the tank when i have all 3 setup for the month while im waiting to take the marineland off?
One more additional question: when is the right time to replace the carbon bags inside of the fluval 306's. Ive had the one fluval 306 setup for almost a year now and was wondering if i should change the carbon mesh bags in there.
Thank you all so much for your time! Please help!
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One more additional question: when is the right time to replace the carbon bags inside of the fluval 306's. Ive had the one fluval 306 setup for almost a year now and was wondering if i should change the carbon mesh bags in there.
Thank you all so much for your time! Please help!
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