At this time I have a Whisper Bio-filter on my SW tank for added filtration. I also have 20-25 lbs or so of LR. I hear that with enough LR there is no need for the filter but I don't have enough rock or the guts to try things that way. Anyhow, the filter pad that holds the charcoal collects a ton of debris fairly quickly which I think causes my tank to get higher ammonia and nitrate levels faster then it probably should. (40 g long) I feed my fish several small meals a day and I don't think I overfeed much, all food is gone within 10 minutes or so.
I was thinking that while I like the charcoal part of my filter, as it helps keep the tank values regulated, I would like to do away with the debris collection pad. I think this might help with the ammonia and nitrate levels. I was plannimg to take out the Whisper's filter pad and replace it with one of those charcoal filter baggie things that you can make yourself. It would sit more at the bottom and middle of the filter chamber so the water would pass through but it wouldn't collect the larger debris, mostly just the very small stuff. What do you guys think?
Any other suggestions?
I guess if nothing else I'll jst have to stick with what I have.
I was thinking that while I like the charcoal part of my filter, as it helps keep the tank values regulated, I would like to do away with the debris collection pad. I think this might help with the ammonia and nitrate levels. I was plannimg to take out the Whisper's filter pad and replace it with one of those charcoal filter baggie things that you can make yourself. It would sit more at the bottom and middle of the filter chamber so the water would pass through but it wouldn't collect the larger debris, mostly just the very small stuff. What do you guys think?
Any other suggestions?
I guess if nothing else I'll jst have to stick with what I have.
