To clean the filter media, get a bucket of old tank water. Then wash the biological filter media by just rinsing it in the tank water in the bucket. Then wash the filter floss or foam (stuff for trapping debris and poop) in the bucket and squeeze it until it looks clean enough to put back in.
Do NOT use tap water to wash your filter media because it will ruin your cycle.Do i still need to perform water partial water change after my fish tank has cycled?Yes! partial water changes once a week are still necessary though 40% is a bit much, I usually do a 15% water change once a week and do a larger one if any problems occur when I test my water. Also I clean my filter about once every four months or if the water seems murky or in need of some extra care! Good luck with the new tank!!!Do i still need to perform water partial water change after my fish tank has cycled?I carry out weekly 25% water changes, however I increase the frequency and/or size if I have any messy or large fish such as goldfish.
In terms of filter maintenance, I clean my filters once a month. I look for a drop in filter output. Just give the biological media a good squeeze in a bucket of old aquarium water and clean the impeller using a soft toothbrush.Do i still need to perform water partial water change after my fish tank has cycled?Hi Yes you will still need to weekly water changes. I would suggest you do about 25 % water change weekly and vacuum about 50% of the gravel as well.
You see your filter can not remove all of the waste gases %26amp; poo that can build up in your tank. Doing a 25% water change weekly will help remove the unwanted gases %26amp; poo from the tank.
