How to get rid of fine particles ?

[Oblio]

If I were to order craft stuff to replace my filter do I have to take the current cartridge apart off the frame then fold it over and put a elastic or something and keep it in the tank ?

You can take the old foam out and stuff it in the filter with the new media until bacteria is well established. After a few weeks, I would pitch it.

 

[Oblio]

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[Smokethebetta]

I have a fluval flex cart I grabbed cheap would that be usefull

 

[Smokethebetta]

I have a fluval flex cart I grabbed cheap would that be usefull

 

[Smokethebetta]

Idk exactly what this is but it was like $2

 

[Smokethebetta]

Idk exactly what this is but it was like $2

Also I have more of the filter sponge I only cut a small section.

 

[Oblio]

Idk exactly what this is but it was like $2

That is your ceramic bio-media - Keep it, in the bag if possible (make filter cleaning easier), put it last in the water flow as you don't want it to gunk up.

Also I have more of the filter sponge I only cut a small section.

Perfect, you can use that with having to buy any. It doesn't have to be in one piece.

This can be controversial, but when cleaning I would rinse all your filter media in tank water siphoned into a clean (NO SOAP) fish only bucket. At water changes I usually only change the poly batting and clean the pre-filter, unless the sponges are gunked up.
I use the tank water for houseplants when done.

If you get a pre-filter, cover with a plastic bag before removing to contain particles, then squeeze rinse in bucket.

 

[Oblio]

Here is my setup, ceramic on top, poly below, and below that is the sponge.

 

[Smokethebetta]

Lol I think I seen that I watch his vids sometimes

 

[Smokethebetta]

Lol I think I seen that I watch his vids sometimes

I did rewatch tho I wish I had a nicer filter to start with I make the rookie mistake of just buying the one on sale but I keep my eye out for used items.

 

[Oblio]

I did rewatch tho I wish I had a nicer filter to start with I make the rookie mistake of just buying the one on sale but I keep my eye out for used items.

AquaClear FTW!
I have a single AC110 in my 115 Gal tank, bought it when my canister filter died.

 

[Smokethebetta]

AquaClear FTW!
I have a single AC110 in my 115 Gal tank, bought it when my canister filter died.

They have some good stuff on chewy rn I hope its still on sale next week

 

[Smokethebetta]

Here is my setup, ceramic on top, poly below, and below that is the sponge.

Here is my setup, ceramic on top, poly below, and below that is the sponge.

How often are you at for water changes, would I have to buy a decent amount of the poly batting since I still change frequent

 

[Smokethebetta]

How often are you at for water changes, would I have to buy a decent amount of the poly batting since I still change frequent

Also why does it have to be thrown out each time just curious does it fall apart or something?.

 

[Oblio]

Once a week (when I can, I'm tied up at work so tomorrow will be 12 days). For your tank, $5-6 dollars (one roll) will last for many months. I use 4, 4"x10" rectangles. I figure I can get about 8-10 changes with that. I could stretch it further and not replace each change, but it is SO cheap.