fx5 problem

[Atfownz]

Hey guys, I just recently bought a used fx5. Now before filtrating my tank, I tried my best to wash it clean. When I thought it was and turned it on in my tank......a cloud of brown particles (probably the previous tanks fish waste) covered my entire tank... I freaking panic and did a water test but the ph, nitrate, ammonia, and alk was not too bad, but should I be worried? plus when I do a water change and turn off my fx5, is it going to do the same crap when i turn it back on? What should I do before turning it on after a wc? should i run it in the tub for a bit? Please any advice from fx5 owners will be EXTREMELY HELPFUL! PLEASE AND THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

[drdrewr]

You should consider cleaning the hoses (or get new ones) as that is most likely where the brown sludge is coming from.

 

[hokese]

Just hold a net over the outake thats what i do works fine...


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[00rollins]

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Your fine. That will happen every time you clean the filter, particles from the hoses. I have a good system to prevent this: I have an extra valve and output hose, after serviceing I connect it and put ot into a 5 gal bucket, open the valves and let the filter flow into the bucket, @ same time a python is sucking the water from the bucket. Then plug it in run a few gal thru it to clear debris, when water runs clear and has no yellow tint then I connect it back to the tank output.

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