Do I need to rinse if I start fresh planted aquarium?
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Some people do, but I didn't for my aquarium. You don't have to, and some people prefer to keep it dirty. Just a heads up, your tank will be very cloudy for a few days, but this is perfectly normal and it will settle on its own. Just keep your filter running.
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YES. this stuff is pretty messy, and yu can't disturb it if you don't wash it.
816165
The tank does not require cleaning unless the system is not in use for a long period of time. Usually, flushing the tank once would be enough.
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Yes u can! Eco complete is a great substrate forthat. Bring wet pa cc ked it ddoesn't require rinsing and is usually great at not clouding water at all either. I've use for new setups and added to running stocked tanks also.
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Cleaning intervals would depend on how big of a tank you have and how many fish and what kind etc. I clean my filter when I can see that the water flow has slowed down. I have a 90 gal tank with 7 med size red eared slider turtles (very dirty creatures) and I clean it about every 2 months. When I had the filters that hang on the side of the tank I had to clean the filters at least once a week and never had very clean water. Now my tank is crystal clear.
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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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Put it in to the filter. It is the place for the bacterias to live. But they can live in every surface of the tank and filter. Check the level of ammonia in the water, if it's OK you probably don't need it.
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I would rinse it well with diluted bleach and rinse well with water. Don't install outdoors as the transparent housing allows sunlight in and with well water you'll have algaegrowing inside.
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Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water changes. Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water... » Read More Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water changes. « Show Less
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Don't over fill it and use only distilled water. One cup of 50/50 vinegar and water solution will get rid of any hard water buildup if you've been using tap water but do this at your own risk. If you do clean the tank inside with the solution, the safest way is to make sure the unit is cool and unplugged. Rinse it well before use.
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Cleaning the tank depends on the water you are putting through it. If you water is coming from the tap and you don't have hard water, I would think that once a month is enough. I have been cleaning mine once a month and the tank is never really dirty nor are the rods.
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For Fresh water fish it works great and takes about 30 days before you would need to clean...also I would recommend that you add carbon filter into this canister as there is room in there as long as you remove one of the pads. : )
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I did not see this in the instructions and use regular tap water. If for some reason you get build up I am sure you can rinse it with some CLR
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This message will appear when the clean side solution runs low (or empty) and the dirty side tank is full. Check the tanks by lifting the little rubber tabs marked 'dirty' and 'clean' on top of the unit. You must empty the dirty water before you can continue. I always rinse the (dirty) tank and the filter well before I either 1) refill the clean side and continue cleaning, or 2) clean my Scooba 's tanks and filter, and place on charge for the next job.
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Hi :I have a fresh water aquarium.... not sure about salt water... Look it up on google... Sorry Happy new Year
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No need to rinse the filter before use BUT just be sure you prime the filter with water before you plug it in.
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A fresh water rinse should do just fine. Rinse every 3 days if using in saltwater
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Yes you can, just make sure your air.pump is the right size should be for a 10-20 gallon tank. If you have other tanks that are already cycled put the sponges in that water for a day or too to let the bacteria start growing.