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Hi,
It is time for me to change my filter. I am not clear as to the proper way to do it. I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 mollies in it.
Some say there is enough bacteria in the tank and I can change the filter without leaving the old filter in the tank - is that correct?
Or:
Do I take out the old filter and put it in the tank for a few days? I have seen this suggested.
Won't it just put all of the dirt and extra food back in the tank if I do this?
Do I put the new filter in the tank and let it just sit there for a few days?
Do I cut off some of the surface of the filter and put that in the tank for a few days?
How many days should I leave the old filter or its parts in the water?
Thanks!
Juggernaut
It is time for me to change my filter. I am not clear as to the proper way to do it. I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 mollies in it.
Some say there is enough bacteria in the tank and I can change the filter without leaving the old filter in the tank - is that correct?
Or:
Do I take out the old filter and put it in the tank for a few days? I have seen this suggested.
Won't it just put all of the dirt and extra food back in the tank if I do this?
Do I put the new filter in the tank and let it just sit there for a few days?
Do I cut off some of the surface of the filter and put that in the tank for a few days?
How many days should I leave the old filter or its parts in the water?
Thanks!
Juggernaut