Re: Aqua-Tech Filter Changes

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"Szaki" > wrote in message
news:ULqbd.388565$Fg5.267140@attbi_s53...
>I use "Aqua Clear Mini" in my 20 gal, much better than the Aqua Tech. I
>make
> my own filter material, nylon stocking and carbon, also there is piece of
> sponge in there, that never needs changing only rinsed, can hold lot of
> bacteria all time.
> Aqua clear is easy to clean, can be taken apart to it's smallest
> component.
> http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?webt=0&tab=3&sku=1556110595
>
> JS
>
>
> "Brian S." > wrote in message
> news:eMibd.242728$D%.141989@attbi_s51...
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I just was thinking about this after reading another few posts in the
>> newgroups.
>>
>> I have one of those Aqua-Tech 20-40 filters in the 29 US gallon fish
>> aquarium.
>>
>> I've read on several sites and other places that the filters/cartridges
>> should be changed every 2-4 weeks.
>>
>> However, I am under the impression that beneficial bacteria is to grow on
>> the filter material itself to create a colony that will freshen the water
> as
>> it flows through the material.
>>
>> But, if the filter is to be changed every 2-4 weeks, this would just
> barely
>> give enough time to get the colony started before changing the filter
> again.
>>
>> So, anyone have any thoughts on this idea? I have been changing the
> filter
>> once a month since I got the 29 US gallon aquarium a few months back, but
>> used to just clean the filter cartridge in the 5-gallon bucket of water
> that
>> I siphon from my fish tank each week to keep the bacteria but also clean
> the
>> filter.
>>
>> Brian s.
>>
>>
>
>

Agreed, the AQ is easier to deal with and I make much of my own media..
Unlike them fancy little inserts for those other tanks.. Anyways, I would
probably be making my own media for them too..

Regards...