Cleaning Ceramic Rings

[siebertn]

Im sure this question has been asked but i can't seem to find it on the site.

I have recently "revamped" my sump and changed a couple of things around like taking out all the carbon and replacing it with more ceramic rings (i have about 4kg in now with scrubby s and bio-balls) i have the rings at the last stage of my sump after the bio-balls, scrubby s lots of filter floss and sponge @ the start so the water that reaches them are basically clear from all debris.

My question is will i have to clean the rings or will it be ok to leave them alone as i have never cleaned any of my rings or balls and i feel that it is better to leave them alone and not disturb them.

Thanks

 

[Knowdafish]

Don't clean them!

 

[apisto]

bacteria need to settle on the ceramic rings so some gunk built up is essential. If they become clogged up just rinse in tank water when you are doing a water change.

BTW, I would replace the ceramic rings with sintered glass. Much bigger surface area for the bacteria to setlle and hence a better biological filtration. Sera Siporax is the best stuff on the market IMO. Quite expensive but worth every penny

 

[siebertn]

Cool thanks i will look into Sera Siporax and i won't clean them.