Hi; it's only been around a week since I started up my new tank and filter. The tank (surprisingly) seemed to finish it's long cycling process since I had alot of fish in there. But, I noticed the filter was getting weaker so I turned it off and took at the 3 cartridges and rinsed them with tap water. While rinsing them I the carbon(the black one) made the water below turn black. And I rinsed the other 2 cartridges(sponge and bio). I placed it back into my tank and turned it on and after a few minutes, the water turned surprisingly white(cloudy than before). Did I just rinse off the beneficial bacteria too? I am worried about the 30+ minnows(feeders) that are in there too. And worried about my turtle in cloudy water.
Also, since the tank is only half-way filed and I am using a filter that hangs onto the side of the tank, it splashes everywhere. And since there are lots of chemicals in our local waters, when the water dries, it kinda leaves a white stain on my tank.(I guess mildew..) Are there anyways to get these thing off before it turns into a BIG mess?
And last, when my turtle chases the fish and corners them to strike, he bangs his head on the glass but would this crack or break the tank?
Also, since the tank is only half-way filed and I am using a filter that hangs onto the side of the tank, it splashes everywhere. And since there are lots of chemicals in our local waters, when the water dries, it kinda leaves a white stain on my tank.(I guess mildew..) Are there anyways to get these thing off before it turns into a BIG mess?
And last, when my turtle chases the fish and corners them to strike, he bangs his head on the glass but would this crack or break the tank?
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