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October 4th, 2007
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changing media.
i use the wisper 3i filter for my 2.5 gallon tank and it has been spilling scum on the top of my water. It dosent have have the standard mechanical filter then crabon then bio filter it is an all in one cartrage. It needs to be changed and i have replacements but what is the best way to do it without having a minicycle? here is what the filter looks like http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...hisper+3i&sr=1 and the cartrages are beside the filter on the right. what can/should i do to avoid a minicycle? my tank has been cycled and running for about a month. |
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October 4th, 2007
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Can two filter fit in the slot for a little while, while the new one sets up cultures? How about cutting a piece off the old to put in with the new? If these two are not possible, soak the new filter media in the water for a day to get the bacteria started, maybe keep it near or on the substrate.
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October 4th, 2007
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i dunno if i wanna put it in with the old one it is hardcore green and gross but ill try anyways. how long should it have to stay in with the old one? a day or two?
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October 4th, 2007
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I would imagine that would be ample time, however, if it is that disgusting, you might want to consider the second alternative. Either way, you'll end up having to wait a day or so, right? Why not go with the safer approach.
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October 4th, 2007
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i tried but they wont both fit in the filter. so on the bottom it goes and ill have to keep up water changes to get rid of the scum ill post a pic.
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October 4th, 2007
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here are the pictures of the scum and filter
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October 4th, 2007
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Normally I'd be excited about pics. Scum pics I'm not too sure of lol jk pic away.. HAHAHAHAHAHA Eeeew!
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October 4th, 2007
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Yeah, that's disgusting! How long have you had it? Oh, and QUIT BITTING YOUR NAILS!
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October 4th, 2007
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its only bee n up a month or so. lol i dont bite my nails there just neatly trimmed hahah
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October 4th, 2007
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You might want to contact the manufacturer. I can't see this being normal. Maybe get a refund or voucher for credit. They may even be able to help you find the reason why this happened if it has to do with your tank, so be prepared with all the info you can provide to defend your innocence.... ahem... alleged innocence ahahahahah lol
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October 4th, 2007
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lol i think it was because i was feeding the tank alot durring the cycle. it has been up for a month after the cycle so a little more than 2 months total  |
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October 4th, 2007
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Mmmhmmm  ... go on.... |
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October 4th, 2007
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the tank was setup for cycle on august 10th and has been using the same filter media ever since. it also uses air too bring water through the media. i was "feeding" the tank alot to get the ammonia going so im thinking this one should last longer look no more scum also heres where i put the new filter cartrage |
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October 4th, 2007
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How'd you take care of the scum? Did just putting the new filter in there do that? Now that's new!
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October 4th, 2007
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lol no i used a cup to scoop it off the surface and refilled it with dechlorinated water |
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October 4th, 2007
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if only it were that easy
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October 4th, 2007
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LoL... doh! So you had scum tea? Eeeeeeeewwww!
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October 4th, 2007
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oh yea does that body good
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