Filter Media Questions

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Riso-chan

Riso-chan

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I have a TopFin powerfilter 60 on my 55 gal and I was wondering about my filter media. I use the typical carbon/floss cartridges that have to be replaced every month. I was wondering if I could use sponges instead of worrying about throwing out good bacterial colonies. If I did this, what would have to be in place of the carbon? Could I just buy a jug of carbon as a seperate media? With the seperate carbon, does it last longer, or does it have to be replaced too. How long does it stay good in the jug? Thanx in advance.
 
tel0004

tel0004

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Carbon isnt really neeed, you only need it to get rid of medicine, and clear up the water if it gets cloudy. Put on a sponge, and rinse it in old aquarium water when you do changes and you will be fine. Carbon loses its usfellness after about a week or two anyway, so for two weeks out of a month you dont even really have any carbon.
 
cyberbeer65

cyberbeer65

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you can just rinse out the cartrage filter media in tank water when your doing maintaince,thats what i do w/my whisper 60,wich i think is a simular filter.
 
Blinky

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I run a Penguin 170 on my 14g, with sponges designed for AquaClear filters in place of the Penguin inserts. I don't use carbon at all (planted tank). If you want to use sponges (which, IMO is a great idea :)) you can buy a filter media bag and a box/jug of activated carbon to use when needed.
 
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