TANK ALL CLEAN!
- Thread starter TheBroc
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No problem as I stated I think you just misunderstood what I was trying to say. Perhaps I could have worded myself better but I was trying to keep it fairly simple and may have stumbled over myself doing so.
So I just checked water using API master test kit.
0 ammonia
0 nitrites
40 nitrates
As for the contents of my media baskets
Fluval pre-filter
Fluval biomax
Poly fiber or something like that cut to fit stuff.
Same cut to fit stuff but it's like a polishing pad.
And I added a phosphate cut to fit to 1 of the canisters
I have a bag of zeo-carb and carbon I can add right away. Or I can go purchase what I need
0 ammonia
0 nitrites
40 nitrates
As for the contents of my media baskets
Fluval pre-filter
Fluval biomax
Poly fiber or something like that cut to fit stuff.
Same cut to fit stuff but it's like a polishing pad.
And I added a phosphate cut to fit to 1 of the canisters
I have a bag of zeo-carb and carbon I can add right away. Or I can go purchase what I need
Did approx. 100 gallon water change. Looks a lot clearer now But I'm sure by the morning it will be back green
Sounds like you've got the right stuff in there but can I ask how full are the baskets and what media is in the majority. As for phosphate or zeo-carb using them is up to you but I personally prefer to use the space they take for more biomax or a polishing filter which increases the available space for my beneficial bacteria to grow. Zeo-carb and phosphate are chemical filtration which usually focuses on removing impurities such as copper, chlorine, dissolved proteins, carbohydrates, sulfa drugs and antibiotics. Between this and the fact that they get exhausted is why I usually don't use them unless I'm trying to remove meds from a tank I treated. Though they can be helpful in removing pollutants before the nitrogen cycle I feel a strong biological is the better route.
As for the water change I'd keep an eye on the fish as such large changes could stress them especially if it causes ph swings. Again I think your best route is to stop feeding or lessen feedings and keeping up with smaller water changes unless the fish look stressed(hovering at the top, gasping for air, rapid gill movements or changes in behavior like sitting in one place for long periods of time when it's not usual for them or if the suddenly spook easy). It should clear in a couple of days doing what I said, good luck and keep us updated.
How full should they be? 1 tray of pre filter ceramic ring things half full, 1 tray of bio max half full, the others with the stuff I cut myself is about half the basket as well. Should I add more? Less? I have pot scrubbies , should I put them in a tray?
These are my first canister filters and I just did a little research online and chose these options. Any help is greatly appreciated.
These are my first canister filters and I just did a little research online and chose these options. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I myself try and fill the trays as much as I can to maximize flow through the media, so I would add more till it's around 3/4 full. I can't give you an opinion on the scrubbies as I don't use them myself and I try only to give advice on what I've had experience with or that I'm more or less sure of.
Since this is your first canister can I ask how many do you have on the 135? And what are their specific names?
How many canisters? I think I've said it a few times, but they are fluval 405s. Two of them.
all fish are acting fine. but sure enough the tank is a little greener and cloudier not as bad but im sure give it another day and it will be. is it time to turn to chemicals/medications? or still wait it out?
