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Filter media need to be change ?

unisubzero

Seedling
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29 Dec 2008
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Hi all,

I have a question. Do I really need to change my filter media every 3-6 month (such as ceramic rings, etc)? Or cleaning it in my old tank water is enough ?
 
Cleaning it is fine. I have ceramic media that must be 20 years old still running fine! It never needs replacing unless you smash it up!!!
 
I've not even thought about changing my sponges/ceramics/bio balls and they are nearing 2 years old.. They are a little stained but I can't see that they would become less effective due to staining so I don't worry. Water is nice and clear and fish nice and healthy so it must be doing OK

AC
 
The only thing I change is the fine white sponge in my internal, I got a 100 off ebay really cheap and just change at every water change. Pack of a 100 lasts me just over 2 years! The rest of the sponges and ceramics never change just rinse them off.
 
Yeah, I guess it’s just a marketing thing. I saw it in all my filter user manuals :?

Thanks !
 
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