alcidmr Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I got my new pre filter and I don't want to mess up and kill my BB. I haven't change it since 2 years ago I just clean and put back, but I'm afraid to switch and mess ut up Can someone help me make sure i don't mess up I know it's eazy just don't want to mess up lol. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 put the new one on, and if really worried about losing your BB, drop the old one into the bottom of the tank for a few days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) On 12/28/2023 at 4:49 PM, alcidmr said: I got my new pre filter and I don't want to mess up and kill my BB. I haven't change it since 2 years ago I just clean and put back, but I'm afraid to switch and mess ut up Can someone help me make sure i don't mess up I know it's eazy just don't want to mess up lol. Thanks. @alcidmr just put the new pre-filter on you will be fine 🙂 Edited December 28, 2023 by Tlindsey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcidmr Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 OK thanks guys!! I thought it was a big deal 😆 lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 1:49 PM, alcidmr said: I got my new pre filter and I don't want to mess up and kill my BB. I haven't change it since 2 years ago I just clean and put back, but I'm afraid to switch and mess ut up Can someone help me make sure i don't mess up I know it's eazy just don't want to mess up lol. Thanks. Think of it this way.... The strongest bacteria will have a few traits, they have either just been created or they have survived some things. Something I learned when I had the ziss bubble bio filter is that it breeds strong bacteria. Cleaning the filtration, it's not an issue because you're cleaning *mechanical* filtration and not biological. (That being said, what is your filtration and how is it setup?) You will clean it and knock off the dying or old bacteria which means that new, strong bacterial can colonize those surfaces. You don't want fat/lazy bacteria, you want the fit/strong bacteria to keep the tank stable! It's a bit of an analogy, but that's the goal with your equipment and your tank. Don't be afraid to clean the tank or scrape the glass, siphon, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcidmr Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 @nabokovfan87 I have a hang on the back for a 30 gallon tank with sponges from coop and a mall pre filter but changing because it to tiny got a medium and I also have a sponge filter with air and an extra air stone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcidmr Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Sorry not 30 gallon is a 20 GH And I added some fertilizer capsule and accidentally broke it that's why is cloudy should I be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) With the media in the HOB, and the sponge, and all the surfaces, switching out the pre filter sponge should not cause any issues. Same does for the root tabs assuming they’re the Aquarium Coop root tabs. They’re harmless. Basically a gelatin capsule with dirt and minerals in them. Everything should be fine. Edited December 28, 2023 by AllFishNoBrakes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcidmr Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 @AllFishNoBrakes oh ok thanks appreciate for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 3:12 PM, alcidmr said: @nabokovfan87 I have a hang on the back for a 30 gallon tank with sponges from coop and a mall pre filter but changing because it to tiny got a medium and I also have a sponge filter with air and an extra air stone Plenty of movement and filtration. That's awesome. On 12/28/2023 at 3:23 PM, alcidmr said: And I added some fertilizer capsule and accidentally broke it that's why is cloudy should I be worried? I use a little needle or push pin / safety pin and poke a tiny hole in both ends. It's one of the struggles of using gel caps, but it shouldn't be detrimental. Keep an eye out for a major algae bloom, ammonia spike, nitrite spike, over the next couple of days. All you would really need to do if anything happens is water change(s). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcidmr Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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