want to change filter media

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by metgraham, Oct 9, 2012.

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  1. metgraham

    metgraham Astrea Snail

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    ok i have a toms rapid pro wet dry filter (good filter for fowlr) but now i have some corals and want to change out the media ,
    woundering how much and fast on to take out at a time the set up is in stages and what i want to do is highlighted
    1 filter pad
    2 bio balls-----chemi-pure elite
    3Activated Carbon----- not sure here
    4 bio rings------- live rock
     
    metgraham, Oct 9, 2012
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  2. metgraham

    metgraham Astrea Snail

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    come on guys 28 views and nothing i need some help
     
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  3. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Not really familiar with your filter but I think the answer to your question would depend on several other factors.The age and size of the system,amount of live rock and bioload being major ones.If you have plenty of estsblished live rock and sand there be enough bacteria in the display that removing filter media should not be a problem,however it would still be good to reduce feeding and moniter for ammonia and nitrites.
     
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  4. luisgo

    luisgo Astrea Snail

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    If you remove biobals the best is to do it slowly. No matter how much rock you have if you do it fast you will have an amonia spike. Just do it slowly and bacteria will grow in your live rock. Continue using the carbon.
     
    luisgo, Oct 13, 2012
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  5. metgraham

    metgraham Astrea Snail

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    thank you
     
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  6. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    I would look at some sump designs if possible. Then you can have a skimmer, macroalgae refugium etc.

    I think that will give you alot more "bang for you buck" or so to speak.
     
    Ryan Duchatel, Oct 13, 2012
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