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SheKoi Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 553 Votes: 4 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	i've just brought a fluval 304 for my 40gallon tank, this is to replace my interpet duo 3 internal filter and my air pump corner filter. what is the best way to change over the fitlers. i could put some or all on the wool from corner filter into new filter then run 304 on its own? should i run 304 with one of my old filters until cycled? cheers shekoi. ps, the filter is second hand, but with new filter pads etc, cost 45 good or bad?????? www.blooming-brilliant.co.uk
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Run the new filter in conjunction with the existing filter for a period of two weeks, then feel free to ditch the old filter.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
pmdaggett Enthusiast Posts: 191 Kudos: 169 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Jul-2004	I agree with fallout. You shouldn't replace the filter all at once. Get the bacteria built up in your new filter first. Remember too that the more filteration you have, the better your chances of adding more fish (if you do it right and are not overstocking). I also have a Fluval and the best thing to do when putting it into your system is to put bio max in the 2 upper media baskets to allow bacteria to build up more quickley.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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