Can i use stuff like http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4136+8983&pcatid=8983 in a HOB filter?
how to clean my filter media?
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You can and should, but don't expect it preform as well as it would in a canister filter or wet/dry. However, it will help as would any media that is numerous and porous. Increasing surface area inside a filter is always a good thing in terms of bio-filtiration.
SSnyder;1198459; said:
I use that same bio media in the grey media containers that come with Emperors. In fact, i use one side Ehfisubstrat Pro with cut-to-fit http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4136+4231&pcatid=4231 and fill those individual trays in the other half. Adding another cut-to-fit pad in the middle so the Ehfisubstrat Pro won't go everywhere when i rinse it. Rinsed in a 5g bucket of old tank water.
Yakuza-Irezumi has hit the nail on the head.
Just get the dirty filter pads and move it around in old tank water for 15 or so seconds. Place back in filter and your done!
Just get the dirty filter pads and move it around in old tank water for 15 or so seconds. Place back in filter and your done!
