Filter Question

[FloydtheBetta]

Hey all, I have a few filter questions.

I have a carbon filter, ceramic filter, and sponge filter that came with my tank set up (I’ll post pics) and I also added a pouch of fluval biomax media in the hopes that when I upgrade to a bigger tank I could move the media to it to avoid having to wait for it to cycle. Is that feasible? Or should I just plan on keeping Floyd in the 3.7 gallon for the month or so it takes me to cycle his upgrade?

Also, it seems all the filter manufacturers recommend replacing the filter media every month or so, but then wouldn’t you have to cycle all over again?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Epicoz]

Do not listen to the manufacturer I made that mistake if you need to rinse the filter in old tank water

 

[FloydtheBetta]

Do not listen to the manufacturer I made that mistake if you need to rinse the filter in old tank water

So annoying they do that to make a bit more money, putting people’s pets at risk in the process!

Thanks for the info!

 

[Epicoz]

Np I had four of my fish die because I changed the filter and restarted my cycle.

 

[grump299]

When you up grade to the bigger tank will there be anything else going no in this tank. If not you can move everything out of the filter to the new tank for an almost instant cycle just watch for a week at two testing everyday to make sure the cycle takes.

 

[FloydtheBetta]

Np I had four of my fish die because I changed the filter and restarted my cycle.

Wow that’s horrible I’m so sorry that happened! Luckily this forum has helped me avoid so many potential mistakes! I probably read hundreds of threads before actually making an account!

 

[Epicoz]

It’s fine I know there’s no way I could’ve avoided it not knowing so now you know

 

[FloydtheBetta]

When you up grade to the bigger tank will there be anything else going no in this tank. If not you can move everything out of the filter to the new tank for an almost instant cycle just watch for a week at two testing everyday to make sure the cycle takes.

I haven’t quite decided yet whether I want to get two 5 gallons or a divided 10, because I do want to get a second Betta (this is so addicting), but I probably wouldn’t buy him until I knew the tank was cycled and balanced!

 

[Crazyheaven]

I replace 25% of my media every so many months. I don't need to. I just lose a bit while cleaning. I use a 5 gallon bucket for cleaning everything in with fish water. The bases I spray out in the sink.

If your new media doesn't fit then right you can replace the bags. I use my own to get the right fittings and buy my carbon in bulk.