Thread: New Filter

I personally think the barrel of grog and sponges is not such a good idea. It'll just fill with crud that the pod let's through and would be a pain in the bum to have to keep cleaning.

If the media in the pod is new I'd say keep your old filter running for 6 -12 months. Should give your new filter some time to mature, but it'll still be worth checking your water quality after that time to make sure your filters are doing what they need to do.

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If wanting to use a barrel for extra bio best bet would be moving bed with either k1 helx13 ect least cleaning then becomes as easy as a nexus. Shut the valves turn up massive of air then dump to waste

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Originally Posted by Tinca

I like that idea Johnathon.
Out of interest If i put the new K1 in a clean dustbin full of pond water add a pond bomb and run an air supply to it before i install the filter itself would this help to boost the k1 and help it lose its bouyancy?

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Originally Posted by Tinca

I like that idea Johnathon.
Out of interest If i put the new K1 in a clean dustbin full of pond water add a pond bomb and run an air supply to it before i install the filter itself would this help to boost the k1 and help it lose its bouyancy?

PP the new k1 first, put in the dustbin with a air stone etc urinate in the dustbin for a few days and adda bomb. It will soon get mature