I have some sintered glass biomedia that I used in a canister for a while & then I disconnected the filter & let it set for a while. I'd like to refresh the media so I can cycle it again on a new tank. Will boiling it work? For how long? Or should I try some other method?
Can used sintered glass media be refurbished?
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It may very well be covered in biowaste. It was used on a small aquarium for an old african frog who was on his last days. So I kinda neglected the filter as long as the feeder goldfish seemed to be doing OK.
Anyway, I just want to make sure the media is in good shape for use on my new setup.
Anyway, I just want to make sure the media is in good shape for use on my new setup.
I would also like to know the answer to this question. How long can sintered glass bio media retain its' useful life? Is it possible to 'rejuvenate' it in the average home & what procedure would accomplish this?
I use Eheim Substrat Pro and/or Ehfisubstrat and the manual recommends replacing the media when the fine pores get plugged up over time. I know this probably depends on how long you have used the media & the bioload but HOW do you know the pores are plugged up?
I use Eheim Substrat Pro and/or Ehfisubstrat and the manual recommends replacing the media when the fine pores get plugged up over time. I know this probably depends on how long you have used the media & the bioload but HOW do you know the pores are plugged up?
deeda, especially in your case (frog) clean the media. Place it in enough water to cover it by 2" and bring it to a rolling boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
I have used an old peculating coffee pot (or urn) to clean the media (with vinegar to remove any calcium buildup)...DO THIS OUTSIDE, WHEN THE WIND IS NOT BLOWING TOWARDS SOMEONE YOU LIKE OR IS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Tumbling with a grit doesn't seem to have enough effect to recommend it (as it can't clean the pores w/o clogging them). Unless there is a major build-up of bio-material on them (beats scraping).
Dr Joe
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I have used an old peculating coffee pot (or urn) to clean the media (with vinegar to remove any calcium buildup)...DO THIS OUTSIDE, WHEN THE WIND IS NOT BLOWING TOWARDS SOMEONE YOU LIKE OR IS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
.Tumbling with a grit doesn't seem to have enough effect to recommend it (as it can't clean the pores w/o clogging them). Unless there is a major build-up of bio-material on them (beats scraping).
Dr Joe
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You could also try ultra-sonic cleaning. You can get a decent sized for jewelery for relatively cheap.