Have a new biorb, water is cycling still, needs to be cleaned.
The local store of course didn't have all the supplies, so i ordered online. But I'm worried i won't get the pump in time. There is an ammonia danger problem and now there is white fuzzy stuff growing. I've been using AmQuel and did a 10% water change this past Friday.
I don't know how I'm going to change the filter with the 2 fish, dwarf frog and shrimp in there..??? Not to mention there is a big one piece plant thing over the filter that won't fit through the top?????
Anyone been there?
Have any advice?
P.S. I have issues sticking my bare hands in the tank.
Thanks
SuzyBiorb Filter Change?The way to keep the water reasonably good while you wait for you new pump to arrive is to do frequent water change.
You can remove 30~50% of the water, and when the waterline is low reach in to take out the filter and rinse the media (while wearing glove) with tank water you've drawn out. Then put back the filter and when you finished, after that top up the water.
Fizzy stuff are usually fungus or algae, since it's white it's probably fungus. While you're drawning out the water, use the hose to suck out the fungus. They are not really harmful but they are unsightly.
If you've sensitive hand, I would advise you to use a external cannister filter instead.Biorb Filter Change?Try using gloves to change the filter............ for the white fuzzy stuff............. Can't you take it out, or scrub it off?.......... Mabye you should change 20% of the water............ or put more amquel....................
GOOD LUCK:)
