My tank has been running fully cycled for about 3 months now. I do 25% PWCs every week... But I've yet to dare to clean the actual filter housing for the HOB filter, or my sponge filter (since it took me so long to cycle in the first place). I'm getting ready to do this tomorrow and want to confirm what to do and also what not to do so I don't harm the beneficial bacteria
Does this process sound right/safe?
1-fill bucket with tank water
2- take filter media out of HOB and sponge out tank
3- swish both in bucket to remove debris
4- rinse HOB filter housing with tap water
5 - reassemble all and place back in tank
Also My HOB is an aqeon 30 and there are a couple blue plastic pieces that fit into the housing and look like they may grow BB bacteria. Prob best to only clean those with tankwater? Thanks
Does this process sound right/safe?
1-fill bucket with tank water
2- take filter media out of HOB and sponge out tank
3- swish both in bucket to remove debris
4- rinse HOB filter housing with tap water
5 - reassemble all and place back in tank
Also My HOB is an aqeon 30 and there are a couple blue plastic pieces that fit into the housing and look like they may grow BB bacteria. Prob best to only clean those with tankwater? Thanks