August 1, 200719 yr comment_175942 I have a 250L tank and 1000L/h Filter. The filter now running for about 6 months, just want to know does it require changing or cleaning at any point? and if yes, then when to do it? Report
August 1, 200719 yr comment_175944 Only clean when you notice that the flow has reduced from the filter and only 1/2 at a time. Report
August 1, 200719 yr comment_175948 What BK said... The filter will need cleaning out at some point. If it has multiple sponges, just clean the most dirty one (the first one) this time. Dont be too through with the cleaning, just give it rinse in some tank water in a bucket. You dont want to remove or kill all the bacteria. The filters work best when there is some gunge in there, full of bacteria, but eventually they would block up completely. The media may need changing when you cant clean it any more or it starts breaking up, but thats probably years away. Cheers Ian Report
August 1, 200719 yr comment_175954 Oten it is not the filter media that is blocked but the inlet hose. Report
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