Does anyone know how long it takes for a filter to adapt so it can handle the increased bio load of a ray? Just getting really worried that mine isn't coping after dealing with a moderate stock?
How long for a filter to adapt?
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could take up to 4-6 weeks, there area ton of variables. It should stop showing ammonia after 3-4 weeks max though
As long as you only clean them using old tank water then I would only leave a week between cleans but as always let a test kit tell you the water is fine and test regularly for a week or so to make sure all is fine. If changing out media then I would leave a little longer maybe but on a mature system you can get away with a lot. You can always reduce feeding a bit and do some extra water changes.
Change water every 3-4 days 50%, the filters have bin up and running for over a year, the 550g pond they are inn have bin up for 4 months. Did not use old tank water as the filter is pretty big + it was pretty messy. Test kits i have plenty off, but as we all know, mini cycle are hard to predict. Gues il wait around 2 weeks just to be on the safe side.
