greenhat06
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Apr 27, 2013
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- 19
Hey guys, so I know it's not good to change the filter pad because you'll be throwing away the beneficial bacteria; however, my current filter pad has been in there about 6 months now and even when I do a partial water change, swish the filter pad around in the old water to "cleanse" it a bit, it still seems to be defunct. What I mean by this is that there is water overflow coming out next to my filter's "water stream." From what I know, this means that either you have to clean the filter or it's time for a new one. I just purchased a 6 pack of filter pads so I'm interested in changing it. What is the best way to go about this to keep as much of the good bacteria as possible? I know you can try to squeeze the new one in facing the old one and let the BB "transfer", but this makes the water overflow as well (until I take the old one out). I could also do a little water change and just let the filter pad "float" in the that water for a few days? Just want you're advice, thanks!