How often to clean filters

[chinaman915]

Hello, I have a 150 gallon tank, using #2 AquaClear 500 filters.
I clean them once a week and getting the feeling that its too much.

It's a bare tank with #2 Black Arowanas.

Need help, Thanks

 

[Rallysman]

Well, I'll answer assuming you know that there could be big problems in the future with 2 black arowanas in a 150. Depending on size and feeding they'll produce a lot of waste, so I would clean them 1-2 times per month (just squeeze out the sponges).

 

[chinaman915]

Yeah, I'm planning on getting a 220G when they get bigger.

Thanks for your help

 

[Mgamer20o0]

Hello, I have a 150 gallon tank, using #2 AquaClear 500 filters.
I clean them once a week and getting the feeling that its too much.

It's a bare tank with #2 Black Arowanas.

Need help, Thanks

i dont believe in over cleaning. more so when your overstocked.

 

[Rallysman]

Do you have any pix? I've never seen 2 blacks get along in the same tank
(sorry I'm drifting slightly off topic)

 

[chinaman915]

Hello

I'll try to take some pictures soon. When I do I'll post them.


Thanks for everyones help

 

[icecubez189]

i clean my impellers every couple of months to remove any gunk that may be slowing it down. filter pads probably every couple of weeks.

 

[TKOS]

You could try cleaning one each week if you are worried. But if you clean them both and the water tests fine 24 hours later then you haven't lost a significant amount of bacteria.