Mechanical Media Toxic Build-up

[JEAE21]

I read that either the nitrate or nirtrite(the toxic one..) builds up on mechanical media over time but..
can you wash or kill it off in sink water?

 

[brianp]

News to me. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[JEAE21]

What do you mean by worry about it?

so is it gonna wash off or not??lol

 

[Ianab]

What do you mean by worry about it?

so is it gonna wash off or not??lol

Gunge is what builds up in the mechanical filtration media. It's a bit smelly, being a lovely mix of fish poo and algae, but not especially toxic. Just rinse out the filters in old tank water as needed when you do your filter maintainance.

Cheers

Ian

 

[Wolf3101]

Toxins CAN build up in mechanical filter media IF you leave it in the water long enough. However if your servacing your filters on a regular schedule this shouldn't be a problem.

Your talking about Weeks before it can happen however so it's not much of an issue unless your a total slob.....lol

 

[JEAE21]

I will be rinsing the media often!
So should I buy the 12pack or only thr 4pack of whisper bio-bags?

 

[Ianab]

You can rinse out the media and and re-use them many times. Only replace them when they get really grotty.

Cheers

Ian

 

[fishdance]

Rinse and clean filter and media with de-chlorinated water, preferably the same water as from your tank. Treat it as though it is alive because it is.

 

[DasArab]

Rinse and clean filter and media with the same water as from your tank.

Always OLD TANK WATER, Always.

 

[JEAE21]

You can rinse out the media and and re-use them many times. Only replace them when they get really grotty.

Cheers

Ian

hey thanks, my originally white cartridge has turned grey, but is that still considered non-grotty?
I try to rinse the color of but it is impossible.lol

hey thanks fish & dasarab.will do so!