Fluval Filter Media
Fluval Filter Media
Filter media for terapin/turtles?
I have a large exterior canister filter, which is of course sold to be used with fish.
I wondered if I could use different media to better effect seeing as;
I clean the filter out and do full water change every week,
don’t really have time or space be able to wash filter media in same temperature water(killing the good bacteria, so I understand)
turtle poo from older turtles doesn’t seem to break down very easily (think its that plants and prawns in their diet)
At the mo’ I have:
50% sponge
40% ceramic doughnut things
10% carbon
Is there any point to the doughnuts if most of the waste removal seams to be physical rather than biological?
What benefit does the carbon have, how often should I change it (don’t like to ,its expensive!)?
Should I get more sponge?
Would a fluval ‘polish’ sponge prevent of the discolouration of water that sometimes occours at the end of each week, have you ever used one?
Do you think I should work harder to cultivate the bacteria?
Yes youll need more sponge, and yes for the bacteria too, ull want ur turtles to be healthy
Part 6 Cleaning Fluval 405 Canister Filter – Cleaning Filter Media
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