Hi all
I have an Eheim Ecco Pro 130 external filter in a 55l tanks, we reasonably heavy planting. I am also using an Eheim surface skimmer. I had a couple of quick questions as I am pretty new to external filters:
1. For the first two weeks I used the media, white filter pad and charcoal filter pad. I removed the charcoal filter pad as the instructions suggested. I was wondering how often the filter pad needs to be changed as I have only had it 5 weeks and it seems really dirty (even after cleaning)?
2. If I was to change the filter pad, how would I go about it? Presumably I wouldn’t just take it out and replace it with a fresh one? I was under the impression that I need to keep the existing one in as there is healthy bacteria in there.
3. What is the best way to clean glass lily pipes and filter tubing? Mine has a bit of brown algae build up.
Thanks in advance!
I have an Eheim Ecco Pro 130 external filter in a 55l tanks, we reasonably heavy planting. I am also using an Eheim surface skimmer. I had a couple of quick questions as I am pretty new to external filters:
1. For the first two weeks I used the media, white filter pad and charcoal filter pad. I removed the charcoal filter pad as the instructions suggested. I was wondering how often the filter pad needs to be changed as I have only had it 5 weeks and it seems really dirty (even after cleaning)?
2. If I was to change the filter pad, how would I go about it? Presumably I wouldn’t just take it out and replace it with a fresh one? I was under the impression that I need to keep the existing one in as there is healthy bacteria in there.
3. What is the best way to clean glass lily pipes and filter tubing? Mine has a bit of brown algae build up.
Thanks in advance!