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  1. myboyshay

    Filter Cleaning

    Cheers Paul, appreciate the advice mate :thumbup: Mark
  2. myboyshay

    Filter Cleaning

    Thanks everyone! So I'll clean all the media in tank water. Do you's empty the canister and refill with tank water? Mark
  3. myboyshay

    Filter Cleaning

    Hi there, I feel really stupid asking this question but here I go: I have a Tetratec EX700 (it's the first external I've had), I'll be cleaning the filter every 4 weeks, do I dip/clean the media (Sera Siporax) in a bucket of tank water every time and do I empty the water in the canister and...
  4. myboyshay

    Filter Boosters...Do they work?

    Thanks for that guys. I read that thread Ceg, very helpful so I won't be using any so called "boosters", I think the Aquasoil/brighty K and Easycarbo will do the job just fine and I'll be doing 50% daily water changes for the first 2 weeks. Cheers Mark!
  5. myboyshay

    Filter Boosters...Do they work?

    Hi Everyone, Are filter boosters/starters any good and if so which product would you recommend. I'm using ADA aquasoil which leaches ammonia so I thought using a booster might help. Thanks in advance Mark
  6. myboyshay

    From wet/dry trickle to external

    Thanks for the replies, thought as much just wanted to double check. Thanks Paul, just bought the EX700 because I'm saving for a 60cm opti white at the minute and I'll use this filter with it. Cheers Mark
  7. myboyshay

    From wet/dry trickle to external

    At the mo, due to lack of funds, I'm stuck with my Aqua One AR850 and I really don't like the wet/dry trickle system. I'm wanting to purchase a tetratec external although I'm a little woried about the change over. Would it be best best to use the ceramic noodles already in the hood filtration...
  8. myboyshay

    What External filter???

    Decisions, decisions......thanks for the advice!!! Mark
  9. myboyshay

    What External filter???

    Hi there! Hope someone can help, I have just purchased ADA lily pipes (V3/P2) which use 13mm tubing, can anyone recommend a decent external canister which will go with these. I'm wanting to start a new set up but I'm buying bits at a time for when I move home. I'll be purchasing a opti whit...
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