So as the title say i just ordered me a 2217 for my 55 gallon freshwater tank and this is the first time im gonna be using one of these.
My main question is how should the media be put into the canister? I believe the 2217 doesn't have a media basket so i will be just putting the stuff right into the canister correct? Is there any way i can have the media contained for ease of removal such as a bag to hold everything separate?
Also how often should i take the canister apart to clean the filter?
and how often should i take everything out of it an give it a rinse in aquarium water?
Is it possible to say run it for 2 months and not have to worry about it or should it be taken apart and the filters be replaced?
Thank you for any help you can give me
My main question is how should the media be put into the canister? I believe the 2217 doesn't have a media basket so i will be just putting the stuff right into the canister correct? Is there any way i can have the media contained for ease of removal such as a bag to hold everything separate?
Also how often should i take the canister apart to clean the filter?
and how often should i take everything out of it an give it a rinse in aquarium water?
Is it possible to say run it for 2 months and not have to worry about it or should it be taken apart and the filters be replaced?
Thank you for any help you can give me