Switching From Hob To Canister Filter

[schooly20]

I was just wondering how to get the bacteria culture to move over. Could I just cut up the bio wheels and put them in with the media in the canister or should I run both filters for a while??

 

[rabbut]

Both would work

I'd personally cut-up the bio-wheel, but if you run side by side, do it for about 6 weeks before turning off the old one. don't maintain the old filter and it's flow rate will drop switching dependance to the new one

HTH
Rabbut