Filter Cleaning
I have a Fluval 405 canister filter on my 90 gal tank. I have been cleaning it monthly (not on same day that I do a PWC). I rinse under running aquarium temp water since I have well water and do not worry about chlorine. I rinse off the canister container, trays, sponges, prefilter media and (lightly) bio-media. I clean the cover and impeller, lubricate the o-ring, reassemble and put back on tank. I have done this for 5 months and have not seen a mini-cycle. I test water 24 hours after cleaning and every 3 days thereafter. The ammonia and nitrite are always 0 and the nitrate is 5 to 15. I do the PWC (25%) weekly. The pH is always 7.4 to 7.5. I have seen post on this list that say they clean their canister filter every 3 or 4 months or only when the flow gets low. My question is should I be doing cleaning less frequently as some others recommend? Does this also apply to HOB filters? Jimmy McHaney Husser, LA
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Category: AquaticLife
