Whisper filters

[BIRD0887]

So how oftern should i change the actual whisper filter cartridge in  my filter? I know not to change the filter floss, but the actual whisper cartridge in my filter is super bad, do i jst rinse it off or change it? There r 2, and i dont wanna mess up the ecosystem because my tank is in really good shape...

[johnnyxxl]

Do you mean the plastic frame?if so just like the floss piece just rinse it in old tank water if it is really gross scrub the plastic frame clean 

[Tlindsey]

On 3/7/2024 at 12:14 PM, BIRD0887 said:

So how oftern should i change the actual whisper filter cartridge in  my filter? I know not to change the filter floss, but the actual whisper cartridge in my filter is super bad, do i jst rinse it off or change it? There r 2, and i dont wanna mess up the ecosystem because my tank is in really good shape...

You can rinse it off now or any time you want. When I used the cartridge I would rinse off every 2 weeks.

[AllFishNoBrakes]

Instead of constantly replacing the cartridge, replace the cartridge once with a piece of sponge, and then all you have to do is clean the sponge instead of replace cartridges. 

[bryanisag]

Id replace one cartridge a week apart from each other with reusable sponge

[face]

On 3/7/2024 at 12:56 PM, AllFishNoBrakes said:

Instead of constantly replacing the cartridge, replace the cartridge once with a piece of sponge, and then all you have to do is clean the sponge instead of replace cartridges. 

Agreed replace it with something you never need to replace again 

[Galabar]

I added sponges to my Whisper IQ filters.  The biobag is cheap (around $0.50) in bulk.  So, I just treat those as replaceable.  You will start to see bypass of water if the biobag becomes too clogged (water will start exiting from the left in the picture below).  The biobags can be squeezed out and re-used.  However, I'm lazy.  So, I always go with replacing (whether biobags or filter floss that I use in other filters).

The Whisper IQ is probably the easiest of all the filters to maintain (of those that I've owned).

Edited March 7 by Galabar

[lefty o]

find one of the co-op videos on hot rodding your hang on back filter. buying filter cartridges isnt really needed, unless you just like giving the manufacturer money.