replace filter media?

My tank is originally an established FOWLR that was a couple of years old. I moved it in the beginning of August to my house. Bringing with it the water and LR and everything else.

The filter pads were replaced a week before this and a week after (1/2 before move and other 1/2 after move). I have two Aqua-Tec 30-60 running (total of 4 pads).

The tank was expected to go through a cycle (and it did) and I have now added the clean up crew (and they have a huge job in front of them that I expect will take a couple weeks).

I've read to not replace the filter pads during the cycle. So I am wondering if I should replace them now, before the clean up crew finishes (catches up) or if I should wait until the clean up crew have caught up on their cleaning responsibilities.

What do you think, 3reefers?

Second question - anybody have any idea what the flow rate is in gph on the Aqua-tec 30-60? I found one review online that said 300gph, but it's not a reliable source.

 

i think you can change the pads, to your second question no clue

 

I would go for changing your filters if you wanted as well. I like to replace my various media's about every 4-5 weeks.
I couldn't find anything on your filter either. Maybe try contacting the manufacturer?

 

Aqua Techs are Penguin Filters without the bio-wheel. They are made by Marineland and yours is the same as the Penguin 330.

They can even be retrofitted to use the bio-wheels.

On the cord you should have a sticker with Marineland and their phone number, mine does anyhow.

 

I found 330GPH.

 

Thanks guys. Really helps in trying to estimate my turn over rate. About 33x so far. Figuring it'll go up once I add my skimmer and then I'll get a Koralia 1 if need be. Aiming for about 40x.