Replacing Power Filter

PuffTheMagicDragon · 01-08-2013, 12:39 AM

Evening...

My 55g was bought used and let's just say the power filter it came with is a little long in the tooth. Long story short, my wife surprised me with a new filter for Christmas

(an Aquaclear, with the carbon pack, "bioballs" and sponge.)

I've had both filters running since Boxing day trying to jump-start the new filter. My question for you lovely gents is how long do I need to run the new filter before safely retiring the old one?

I poked around other forums and google searches but I can't seem to find a common consensus on this one.

Thanks!

QQQUUUUAADDD · 01-08-2013, 01:39 AM

This is just me, but I like to run it for at least 4 weeks. I feel this gives enough time to get the BB colony up and running.

JEden8 · 01-08-2013, 01:53 AM

I agree with the post above. It's better to be safe than sorry.

**kevmo911** · 01-08-2013, 03:04 AM

Or just use the old media in the new filter. Switch some of it out for new stuff every couple weeks.

holoublahee · 01-08-2013, 03:10 AM

Like Quad said, I would run them together for about a month or so to be safe. Then take out the old filter.

01-08-2013, 12:39 AM	#1
PuffTheMagicDragon Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 5	Replacing Power Filter Evening... My 55g was bought used and let's just say the power filter it came with is a little long in the tooth. Long story short, my wife surprised me with a new filter for Christmas (an Aquaclear, with the carbon pack, "bioballs" and sponge.) I've had both filters running since Boxing day trying to jump-start the new filter. My question for you lovely gents is how long do I need to run the new filter before safely retiring the old one? I poked around other forums and google searches but I can't seem to find a common consensus on this one. Thanks!

01-08-2013, 01:39 AM	#2
QQQUUUUAADDD Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 153	This is just me, but I like to run it for at least 4 weeks. I feel this gives enough time to get the BB colony up and running. Last edited by QQQUUUUAADDD; 01-08-2013 at 02:14 AM.. Reason: adding

01-08-2013, 01:53 AM	#3
JEden8 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 784	I agree with the post above. It's better to be safe than sorry. __________________ 90 Gallon Rainbowfish/Angelfish Tank 27 Gallon Cube Cherry Shrimp & Albino Bristlenose Grow Out Tank *FILSTAR PIMP #173* Canon Pimp Club #44

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01-08-2013, 03:04 AM	#4
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Or just use the old media in the new filter. Switch some of it out for new stuff every couple weeks.

01-08-2013, 03:10 AM	#5
holoublahee Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Like Quad said, I would run them together for about a month or so to be safe. Then take out the old filter.