- Replace the filter floss in the top of the media rack (twice a week)
Wouldn't you want all of the larger particulate matter removed before it went through/to your Purigen and ChemiPure Elite?
- Replace the filter floss in the top of the media rack (twice a week)
Wouldn't you want the filter floss on the bottom shelf in the media rack?
Wouldn't you want all of the larger particulate matter removed before it went through/to your Purigen and ChemiPure Elite?
Hi Pat, yes it's the Drsfostersmith link. And it's free shipping if you buy over $49.00 worth, at least here in the states. I buy a bunch when they have a sale.Poly filter? Do you have a link so I can be sure what you mean?
I've been using this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B50UPE0/?tag=reefsanc-20
However, I just googled and I think you mean this (which I didn't know existed). If this is better, I'll switch.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4335
Hi Melvin, I've also read daily small water changes would probably be ideal. But a little too much work for me.OK, I guess I was always told that less gallons more often is much better for your system than large gallons less often.
I was told that large amounts shock the system and inhabitants more than smaller, more frequent amounts.
So, Ideally, on the Max C 250 - changing out 2 gallons a day would be the "best" solution - but not a very "practical" one...
Anyone else have this impression?
Hi Adrienne, the link is posted below. I was reading one of your older posts were you mentioned you use just one filter sponge on the left, are you still doing that?My tank has been running 8 months and the only pump I have cleaned so far as been the skimmer. My left hand pump is pigheaded (if I turn if off for any reason it only starts 1 out of 5 times) so I have to take it up to the top of the tank height to get it to start again therefore I know it is still in good condition. I removed my sponges and just have carbon, purigen and siliphos in the media rack. Chemi pure elite is not available here. My water changes are 20% weekly, I replace the carbon every month, siliphos ever 3 months and purigen when it gets dark. I syphon the sand each water change and often give it a stir around during the week int he areas I can easily get to.
+1 to the polyfilter link please
I have a conch he does great work and he's very cool.Weekly I do the following:
I've just replaced my Purigen and CPE as they have been up and running for 6 months. Took the time to give the media rack and the ATO sensors a good clean too. Will probably clean the pump at this point too, although not going to bother with skimmer pump as that's getting replaced when the new one finally turns up. So all of this will now be my 6 monthly routine maintenance.
- Major glass cleaning once a week (although could probably do with being more frequent)
- 10% W/C (20% if I've got unusually high nitrates)
- Blow the rocks with a turkey baster
- Syphon the sand bed
- Remove the sponge and rinse it to death (still debating with self over it's removal)
- Replace the filter floss in the top of the media rack (twice a week)
- Clean the wet side of my MP10 and the RSM C130 pump outlet nozzle
- Remove the skimmer cup and give that a thorough clean (twice a week in fact)
Getting a conch to deal with sand issues, and hoping that will mean I can stop syphoning so frequently, maybe moving this to monthly with gentle stirring on a weekly basis.
Hi Salty....erm, how do I put this.....erm...I didn't think of that!!!! lmfao!
Now I've read what both you and Pat have said, it makes perfect sense and is probably something I should change. Problem I have is that the only decent place for my ATO sensors is in the chamber for the media rack - nestling under the handle and above the top shelf. Putting the floss on the bottom will mean awkward (but not insurmountable) changes more frequently.
This is the ATO I use on my C-250. Works awesome and easy to install. Dual sensors to help prevent overflow. Not the cheapest, though.
http://www.amazon.com/Tunze-USA-315...TF8&qid=1424393764&sr=8-1&keywords=tunze+3155
I have a conch he does great work and he's very cool.
+ 1Yup, seems to be the one everyone on here is using...
Looks like I'm going to have to have a rethink....although it's not too much of a pain shifting it each time I suppose, might also mean I can keep it that bit cleaner.
As with Pat, I too use the Tunze 3155. Absolutely love it and definitely one of the best things I bought for the tank, after lol
OK, I guess I was always told that less gallons more often is much better for your system than large gallons less often.
I was told that large amounts shock the system and inhabitants more than smaller, more frequent amounts.
So, Ideally, on the Max C 250 - changing out 2 gallons a day would be the "best" solution - but not a very "practical" one...
Anyone else have this impression?
My tank has been running 8 months and the only pump I have cleaned so far as been the skimmer. My left hand pump is pigheaded (if I turn if off for any reason it only starts 1 out of 5 times) so I have to take it up to the top of the tank height to get it to start again therefore I know it is still in good condition. I removed my sponges and just have carbon, purigen and siliphos in the media rack. Chemi pure elite is not available here. My water changes are 20% weekly, I replace the carbon every month, siliphos ever 3 months and purigen when it gets dark. I syphon the sand each water change and often give it a stir around during the week int he areas I can easily get to.
+1 to the polyfilter link please
No, I removed it. The reason I removed it was that I have a real battle with algae and the sponges are known to be nitrate traps.Hi Adrienne, the link is posted below. I was reading one of your older posts were you mentioned you use just one filter sponge on the left, are you still doing that?
Thanks for your help.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4335
Hey,
So... where are you going to put your ATO sensors now? lol
I am looking to get one and wondering where I would put mine!
What model ATO did you get - and do you like it?
Let me know!