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Re: How long do I leave the UGF?
<<I recently got a canister filter that is a bit
oversized for my tank (a
Fluval 304 for a 38 gallon tank). I did this to
replace my UGF. I got a
larger canister because I am trying to plan ahead. I
can see already that my
tank is to small for all I would like to do. I want
the canister filter to
fit the NEXT tank I get.
My question is this. How long do I leave the UGF in
place? Between the new
canister filter and the powerhead on the UGF, there is
more flow than the
fish probably want. I figured I needed to leave the
UGF in place until good
bacteria is well established in the canister filter.
Would a month do it, or
should I wait longer? I am running the canister
filter with the materials
that came with it -- plus some floss. The water is
much clearer than it ever
was with the UGF, an obvious difference.
Thanks for your advice,
Catherine
>>
Do you have plants in this tank? If so you can remove
the UGF now. The plants will use the ammonia if there
is a spike. As an added safety measure you could
season your canister filter by placing some gravel, in
a mesh bag, in with your filter floss.
Lobos
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