How often should I clean the tank with one Betta living in it? How often should the filter be changed?
1029897
I use distiller or purified water in my tank. I change the filter every 4 to 6 weeks. Once I used a holiday or weekend feeder in it which made the water cloudy so I changed both water and filter sooner.
1029898
The water will need to be changed once a month about 25% of the water. The filters last quite a while because the filter system is actually designed for a 5 gallon aquarium. Once you notice the filter over filling that's when you change it
1862265
I use what has worked for over 50 years - change about 1/4 to 1/3 the water every month, vacuuming the gravel to remove waste when I do so, and change the filters at that time. I've got clean water conditions and minimal losses to anything other than old age. Have even had spawning in 2 tanks this summer.
91735
I change my tank about once a month. I have 3 Anoles in there along with the crickets that the anoles eat and cricket food and water. So depending on how dirty it gets or starts to smell, then change it out !
38510
The system manual recommends changing the pre and post filters every 6 months and the membrane every 1-2 years. I don't use a lot of water and my city water is very clear so I am planning to change all the elements every 5 years. Good luck
1976235
Which filter do you have? That will help me help you on the size. As for replacing, you really shouldn't have to unless they tear or perhaps your tank gets really sick so you may want to change if to rid remnants of illness. I changed mine due to a rip and really, really yucky water so we could start with a fresh filter situation.
1862266
The package says every month, but i remove mine and spray wash every week or so when it gets clog to extend the life because i feed my fish every day. I think you should change every 4weeks for best results. i hope that this answers your question.
2039175
There is a pre-filter that you have to change. There is an indicator to tell you when to change filters. How often depends on what setting you run. I run mine at medium 24/7, high for 1 hour after vacuuming. I change filters about every1 1/2 - 2 months. They're not expensive.
578291
The instructions say every two weeks but I change the filter once per month. I take the fountain apart and wash it with soap and water once per week and rinse the filter with hot water each time. This is working well for me. I really like this fountain and most of all my cats love it and drink more water.
363199
I change mine every 6 months but it depends on the hardness of your water. The filter can not be serviced. I usually recycle it with my plastics.
2034588
I've had three betta's in this and never had a problem. I turned the filter down to the lowest level and put a sponge over the output. That way I still have flow, but not too powerful. My betta's thrive in the extra space and clean water. :)
1862263
We have a 20 gallon Mud turtle tank and depending on weather, hot more often, I change the two filters after 3-4 weeks and again when cleaning the tank at about 6 weeks. Smaller tank, smaller filters may differ so hope this helps. Barbara
344377
I've since replaced the tank, but kept the filter. It still works perfectly. I use it for my Betta. It's not too strong for him but it does provide good water and air circulation. The filter takes the Small size Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge.
187152
you can change the current strength on the back of the filter. I set it to medium and my betta has no problem swimming all over
1330350
The instructions on mine (110 gallons size) say to change every 3 months, and rinse with tank water once/month. To me the important think to know is this is your biological and should not be cleaned or changed too often, and only in rotation with the other components to your system . I have rinsed with tap water on occasion, since I know the biological bacteria is also in the gravel, etc. I have also used it longer then 3 months.
487325
The directions for the platinum model say the filter should be changed every two to four weeks. It also says you can thoroughly rinse the filter and put it back in. I've had no problems with doing that.
282068
I change the filter for our pooch about once per month. Depends on how hard the water is where you live. If you use filtered water it should last much longer.
2102112
While the filter is not necessary (after all, all it does is filter the water) but it will, as you stated, require you to not only change the water more often but also clean the pump thoroughly in order to prevent it from burning out or seizing up. Rather than just not use the filters why not use them for longer periods. I change the water once a week with the filter in place and thoroughly clean everything (!) every second week, and replace the filter. OR, you could rinse the old filter out (from the white side with cool water) and change it once a month or even two. Just a suggestion, as I have no idea how many cats you have. I think the filter is more to keep the loose fur and whiskers, airborne lint, normal dust particles and such out of the PUMP rather than filter the drinking water for the good of the animals. Just some ideas that you are free to use or ignore which is the right of everyone that reads this.