wc problem

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sun May 15, 2011 10:25 pm

Have you tried rinsing it?

Post by **RTR** » Mon May 16, 2011 8:12 am

There is absolutely no difference in the bacteria between 1.000 and 1.008 sp. gr. They are the same. But if you change the density too fast, you can shock the bugs and damage them. Ditto for the fish. Don't sweat the bacteria, just make shifts in specific gravity slowly.

Above 1.008, the bacteria must be replaced by the marine forms. There you must go very slowly and test often to be sure it is safe to move on up.

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:14 pm

I am not moving up the SG in that tank because its at a 1.005, perfect for the f8's im gonna try to get my water tested today to see if anything spiked up, but i havent changed the filter pad since ive gotten the tank... do you think i should change it?

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:16 pm

Unless it's getting threadbare, rinse it weekly.

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:21 pm

what is thread bare? like im aware of what it is, just not sure what it looks like

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:23 pm

Falling apart.

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:27 pm

it doesnt look it, but i cant see past all the guck

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Mon May 16, 2011 4:00 pm

Rinse it to mostly clean & get back to me.

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Mon May 16, 2011 6:32 pm

i think its torn because i just had trouble putting it into the tank... plus the good bacteria will get on the new filter pad... so should i go for it?

I.Puff.Too · Post by **I.Puff.Too** » Mon May 16, 2011 6:53 pm

I've never changed my filter pads...it won't hurt too much because there will be enough bacteria in you substrate and on your decor...and yes, the bac will colonize on your new filter pad...

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Mon May 16, 2011 7:49 pm

so should i get a new filter pad? i need a quick answer because i might be able to get my dad outta the house before the LFS closes

I.Puff.Too · Post by **I.Puff.Too** » Mon May 16, 2011 8:02 pm

go get one...lol...as long as your tank is stable it will be fine..just try to rinse it next time...

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Tue May 17, 2011 2:07 am

His tank ISN'T stable. Can you fit the old one & new one together in the filter?

My HD PVR · Post by **My HD PVR** » Tue May 17, 2011 7:07 am

Yes i can, new one goes in in front of or behind?

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Tue May 17, 2011 3:48 pm

Wherever you can fit it.

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