If I use Matrix to replace all my Fluval BioMax then How long it going to last before replacement?
1050314
Matrix never needs to be replaced. Don't replace all of your bio media at once. Don't in quarter stages.
1050315
I think it says you can re use it because its very porous kinda like live rock.
1050316
I don't think you ever have to replace them I have had them in the filter for years
1718948
Of course it is whichever comes earlier. But the one I have right now I have been using for four months and the water still tastes fine. I definitely have not used 40 gal through it yet.I do not know what the shelf life of the new filters is, but I think they are just carbon based so it should be a long time.
26489
I personally have never bought bio media, but it seems to be the same to me (by the picture). I think the Fluval Pre-filter media is larger though. The rigs are good sized for the bacteria to adhere to.
177630
That really depends on your bio load and type of fish you have. My guess would be about two weeks.
1349013
Our setup goes from the skimmer to our single pump to our UV filter to our biofilter. It works great. I went from changing my pump filter 1-2 times a day to once a month. I put styrofoam on the edges of it so it floats in my pond so it stays at the right water level.
1851798
It comes with one foam, one biomax, and one carbon. These three components are the filter. I change out the carbon every month or so. The foam may need cleaning after a while, and the biomax shouldn't need to be replaced for several months unless you want to. Is this what you mean by filter?
712704
Good question. But, why would it be out of the package, unless opened by mistake? I record changing my filter on computer calendar. I would simply shorten the time (to 3 months maximum) if the filter is out of the package. 8/4/2014 I'm editing this. RFC-BBSa is 25 microns, good for 10,000 gallons, 6 months.
928456
Bottom tray put bio balls filled with sponge and bio rings with 1 blue fine filter pad, middle try you can put 1 bag of fluval carbon or a better way to go is more bio balls, top try put pre filter rings, if you get micro bubbles turn down the outlet valve until they go away.
1602938
Your fluval filter has different compartments. Per my filter instructions - my filter handles 110 gallon tank, show the bio filter on the bottom, then the next compartment up houses the bio rings. I rinse them out about every other month, but don' t change them completely out so as to not alter the biologics of the filter.
198751
Maybe 2 boxes of BioMax. per tray. If you are going ammonia remover I would just use prime or something till the bacteria is built up. There was some other small ceramic small balls that I think work better.
709872
it will replace any filter of like size. performance will vary the filter i was getting from lowes looked dirty when changed this one does not but it lasts longer for me and has dramatically cut down on hard water stains. current one in use is 9-10 months and i'm starting to taste and smell the water.
1858761
I've had several fluvals from 305,406, and fx6. The two smaller ones I've had for 5+ years and both still work great my fx6 is built even better then those two and I've had it for 10 months with no problems at all. The 406 was used for two years on a turtle tank worked great.
208084
i have "Googled" this question and have also seen guidance on it from You Tube videos. The answer seems to be situation-dependent. The higher the biological load (number and size of fish, their personal hygiene practices, decaying plants, detritus present), the more frequent the cleaning should be. I have seen suggestions that range from one month to six months. I have yet to clean mine in two months, but my fish count and size is small. I'll probably do it in the coming week.
688407
I have it a little over Half open in a 29 gallon Bio cube and it lasts about 7 or 8 days. I work hard to make sure the food is a Consistent size. Flake and Brine Shrimp
1774682
I have freshwater tanks currently but I really do like this filter. I use it in my 29gal planted. I didn't use the carbon and used matrix in its place. You can slow or speed up the filter too. Easy to clean. Buy the filter replacements on Amazon. You can find non-branded ones or cut some to size you self. I don't use the drip tray prefilter though, get gunked up fast. I have a small bio wheel in my 10gal shrimp tank. I like it to but the wheel gets stuck and won't spin at times. Don't have to worry about that with this fluval filter and it has an indicator to let you know when it needs cleaning. I recommend it.
1300271
Never heard of a recommended replacement time. If you are speaking about infection prevention (bacteria, etc) then I would do a vinegar soak to reduce pathogens.
1364190
I'd say the filter is only good for a max of 60 gallons. I owned one on a 72gal African cichlid tank and with monthly regular cleaning had to replace the cartridges every other week or if would stop flowing.. Back to good ol fluval 05,06 series and it works like a charm. But with any filter you have to clean regularly.. Just depends how often