turning filter off??

[ara35]

i was just curious if you could turn a filter off at night and just have it on during the day... would that work? it is right near my bed thats why.. otherwise it's not a problem. also, i still cannot find any ammonia. is there an easier way to cycle??

 

[lovejonesx]

I have always read that by running the filter you build up good bacteria on the medium that you use & that bacteria requires that constant push of oxygenated water to stay alive & thrive & that turning off the filter for an extended period could kill them & jeopardize what you have the filter for.


LJx

 

[Squawkbert]

Leave it on. If it's noisey, replace it w/ an Eheim canister.

 

[J double R]

yes. i would not recommend turning the filter off at night, especially during a cycle. if your filter is too loud, get a quieter one.

 

[msjinkzd]

also, alot of times with hob filters if you raise the water level they are quieter

 

[artdale]

:iagree: Eheim is noiseless.

 

[mellowvision]

yep. my eheim is silent. my mac mini is louder. my fridge is louder. my "whisper quiet air pump" is louder... but the good old eheim, dead silent

I had a HOB prior to that and couldn't take the noise.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

when you turn it off the bacteria will start to die off. your tank will never cycle if its going off and on.

 

[doreenjoy]

The filter also helps keep the water oxygenated for the fish.

 

[cheizy]

how big is your tank?