"Dick" wrote in message
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I do partial water changes twice weekly. I look at the water flow out
of the filter. Slow flow is the signal to clean the filter media. If
the flow is still slow after changing the media, I know I need to
clean the impeller, magnet and motor well. Good time to check the
intake plumbing as well.
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I'm down to partial water changes about every 10 days. I have to move some
goldfish outside and knock down several of these tanks. I have so many
irons in the fire and just so much energy to go around. Although I will
keep 3 tanks (two 55s and one 10g) in the house, I find they're so much
easier to care for outdoors. :-)

I'm losing flow in one old AC because the intake tube wont stay snug against
the collar in the filter. It's just worn out. I'm amazed how long these
filters last. I bought the first ones around 1987 or 88.

I have one uncovered 150g in-ground pool and saw a black racer snake out
there this morning. All the other tanks and tubs are covered.

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