Replacing Filter Media

[nshockeyplaya]

Hey guys i hav been advised to replace my filter media and foam pads every month or so for my filter, i was just wondering if this is taking away bacteria from my tankl. It seems that it would since you are putting new stuff in ther. Can anyone explain.

 

[CTS]

ya thats not a good idea to completly remove the foam. Actually you dont have to ever replace the foam. When i do a water change i wash of the foam in the water that i just syphoned out of the tank. This way it wont kill any good bacteria, Tap water will kill the bacteria if you rinse it off with that. Also i recomend using the active carbon for only a month at a time. after that it will release the toxins back into the water. I use active carbon every other month. 1 off, 1 with. hope this helps

 

[jasmine]

What sort of filter is it? Foams normally need replacing about every 12 months.

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Rena Filstar XP3