how often does this have to be changed?
1267748
I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon. This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
1267749
I use it for my aquatic turtle (red eared slider) in an FX5 canister filter as the first stage filtration. I change it approx. every 2-3 months. Keep in mind I have 4 of them in there at one time in stage 1. For fish tanks, I am not sure.
1267750
I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon.This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
1499268
Depending on how long you keep it on and use it. I never changed my,and I had my in year.
194024
I would think changing it would not be an issue for quite a while. I only use it once per month. The current filter should stay good for a long time at that usage rate. When the time comes, I will rinse the filter and put back in for as long as I can.
1695844
IT dependa no the country you liveI live in Latinoamérica, i change it each 6-8 months
1942112
According to the manual, a canister typically needs to be changed once a year.
1177110
I have gotten away with not changing it for about two months. BUT that required me to keep the unit dust - free and clean on the inside as well s the outside. It also depends on how often you' re using it. If you use it constantly. then you will have to plan on changing the filter every month for sure.
1940086
We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
1171463
I change mine about every 6 months, but I only use it at work. It doesn't get everyday or all day use.
1880178
I change it every year. You might want to check with Multipure to see if there are any negative outcomes with changing it that often.
1336192
One at a time. We change it about every 6 months. Your mileage will vary of course.
1899881
I change mine every year or every other year. Just check it and see what it looks like. If it looks like it is dirty enough to impede the air flow then change. Thats a bonus to how easy these just slide in and out.
1369816
I change mine about once every 2 months but I use distilled water if you have tap watermight need to change once a month.
171969
I just replace according to the schedule they provide which for me is about once a month. I forget how to figure it out exactly. I have also read about how to refresh them but never done it myself.
425639
It takes double A bateries, yes you have to change them so often depending on how long you run it.
2095188
We change ours once a year. Not sure if that is what is recommended though...
605763
Hello I do know that the manufacturer says every six months but I do think it is all according to the situation you're in I have two of these units in my place and if I do not change every month there is a big problem.Thank you so much for your informationJohn P. S. You did ask me my opinion that is my opinion.
1485212
Depends where you are. Here, we need to change at least every six months, and every four is better, but we have serious dust problems. Every 6 months is good enough most everywhere else.