I put a tablet in10 gal tank and removed the carbon filter. How long do I leave the carbon filter out? Water change before before replacing filter?
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You can do a second dose after 48 hours, so I think the tablet needs no more than 2 days to work. I replaced the filter with no water change, I did 50% couple of days later. The directions could be more explicit...right?
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I believe its a once a day for 5 days treatment. It should say on the box. It does say to keep the filter in without the carbon. I cut a hole in mine and emptied it out.
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I bought the WRONG Marina replacement cartridge and it did not fit. However, the aquarium shop then sold me a big sheet of carbon filter material and said I could just cut it to size and use it in place of the filter. A lot cheaper and it's been working well.
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We change the filter in our 10-gallon tank once a month. We only have two goldfish, but they are quite large. If your tank begins to stink or look cloudy before a month is up, I would change it. Good luck!
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On the outside, either at the source for your water (that is where I have it) or where the hose connects to the camper. In either case, on the first time you use the filter, do not attach the water line to the camper until after you run some water through the filter to remove the carbon . Takes about a minute or 2. The water from this filter is as good as bottled water.
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Everything that is needed to start filtering is included. Only things that are not included is the filter media, bio balls, etc. It all depends on the type of aquarium you are trying to set up (fresh water vs salt water). I run GFO in mine for my reef tank. Carbon is useful in just about any aquarium. If you do use a filter media, I would suggest buying filter bags as well, or else it will be spread through out the filter, caught in the filter floss, and wasted when you clean the filter weekly. Most medias last more than 2 weeks, so you want the ability to take the media you are using out and put it back in after you are finished cleaning. Or else you will have to replace the media, which wasn't fully used. Even with out the above materials, the added flow and filter floss will help in over all tank health.
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Hi! I think between 1-2 minutes should be good. You can fill either a pitcher (or gallon container) twice, and just empty that water out. Your filter should be good to go after that. Hope this helps!
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I'm sorry, I don't have the original box or directions and can't give you specifics, but I can tell you that I have a 20-gallon tank and this filter system has kept the tank-water crystal clear, continously for the past couple of years. I change the filter about once a month. I keep the old filters, wash them thoroughly, brush them off under running water, being careful to hold the top of the layer of material firmly so that it won't fall off. Then I dry & keep them, in order to put back in the rotation. I use each one three times.
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I don't change out carbon but once every 6 weeks.I do pull off the filter sleeve and clean it thoroughly weekly.
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This particular filter is 10,000 gallons but how do you know when you use 10,000 gallons, right? I use it mainly in my composting so I think it should last me quite a while. Also, if you get this one, and have to take it off your hose, lets say, to wash your car, keep the end with no filter pointing up as the charcoal will spill out. I hope at least some of this info is beneficial.
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It's a small mesh covered charcoal filter that fits very easily at the bottom of the water reservoir. You're supposed to change it every 2-3 mos. We haven't done done so yet because it's brand new.
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I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
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The life of the filter will vary based on the level of TDS in your water. You should change the filter once your meter reads 006. On average a filter will process between 25-30 gallons of water. The less TDS your water contains, the less often you will need to change your filters.
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I think it depends on the size of your tank and the number/size of critters. I use this on a ~80 gallon red eared slider tank- and I change out the Carbon whenever I clean/replace the filter (every 2/3 weeks).
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It takes quite a while for the bacteria to build up in the filter. Said it was important to not change out all media in the filter at the same time. I used Prime that removes chlorine when I do water changes. Also use Stress Plus in the tank and All Gone in my filter. My tank stays extremely clear and I have happy fish.
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Open the top valve. Also, you may want to drain a couple of cups out of the filter by opening both valves and bending the hose from the lower connection over (this will keep water from pouring when you remove the top). Then, to prime after you put the top back on, open both valves and pour tank water in to the hose to replace what you drained out.I can open mine to remove or add carbon without spilling a drop on the floor. Hope this helps!
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You replace it . I don't recommend washing because of the carbon in the filter.
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Dont understand - your tank is slimy and stinks or the Algone does? I have used Algone for years and I love it. I put it in the canister filter and change it when I change the carbon.