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Hi Ade, Why avoid fluval as ext, is it an issue with flow rate? Adam

As has been said the FX5 does this as a matter of design, no part of the filter is at risk. :D

:lol: no no no :lol: I agree with clive on the point that a filter media can't be destroyed by washing with tap water. my point was just that tap water does kill bacteria even if it's only a small amount and 'none' is better than 'some' :D

Sorry clive, I was just refering to the fact that washing with tap water does kill bacteria on filter media, which from the above I asume it does? but just not in enough quantities to cause major damage, which I agree with. I understand that larger equipment may need to be cleaned with tap water...

Don't agree clive, why in that case do we use chlorine removers in our water changes if tap water does not harm bacteria? I've made the mistake of rinsing with tap water many years ago, and it did make a difference, I never did it again.

Always tank water, the chlorine and other heavy metals in tap water kill bacteria

We know that the answer is noooooooooooo tap water, but I must admit I was suprised to sit down and watch a proffesional Hagen presentation telling me to kill my vital bacteria every time I maintain my filters, does anyone know WHY? Hagen have instructed thousands of people to do this? :? Edit...

Thanks Andy that answers my question, I'll get rid of it in the morning, saves me wasting money on replacing it!

Hi, I've recently added plants to my tank for the first time and started using JBL Ferropol and a TetraPlant C02 system (nice and simple to start with!) I'm due to change the carbon in my Fluval 305 soon but as an after thought I'm wondering if the carbon will have any effect on the fertiliser...