Can you clean the water too much

[Medic6666]

I have got a filter that is much better than needed for my small tank. But was something that I need for my next tank.

can you clean the water too much....???


Cheers

Medic6666

 

[catfishmike]

just make sure that the returen for the water isn't too strong and the current dosen't stress the fish

 

[WonderFish]

I doubt it.  And I agree with catfishmike.  

 

[Billy Bob]

i have a fliter in my 29g tank which is supposedly to big for the tank but ive had no problems try angling the outlet stream reflect of the side of the tank to slow it down! *twirlysmiley*

 

[luvfishies]

Ditto ditto ditto...

Just remember...the filter still has the crud in it...the only way to really clean water is waterchanges and filter pad rinsings. Otherwise the detritus is still in the system.

 

[fishboy]

[quote author=WonderFish link=board=beginner&num=1024184276&start=0#2 date=06/15/02 at 23:43:06]
I doubt it.  And I agree with catfishmike.  
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Agreed

 

[Medic6666]

How often should I clean the filter??

I have a tiny tank (20ltrs) with 7 fish in it.

Cheers

Medic6666

 

[catfishmike]

every 1or2 weeks depending on the fish most every 2weeks.plecos and such once a week.

 

[ronrca]

I have read and heard over and over again. You can never overfilter a tank. Of course, like mentioned already, you dont want the current to be too strong but other than that, more the better.

Of course, in regards to the biological filteration, the bacteria culture will only grow as big as there is a demand for. Meaning, lots of fish, bigger bio, less fish, smaller bio. Where the over filtering comes in is the mechanical (and chemical if you so prefer). And of course it seems that you can never have enough mechanical filters. You will notice a difference it water clarity if you can 'polish' the water with floss filter media (or other fine media).

As for cleaning a filter, my lfs (He's the best btw) says it depends on your nitrates and filter flow. The nitrates part I believe he's referring to the big up of junk in the filter and therefore causing ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. In my 90G tank, I have no nitrates (I have real plants) therefore he recommends not cleaning the filter for a couple of months. Unless of course, the filter starting plugging up and affecting the output.