What do you do with the net pots when you do a water change? I read that you should change water every 2 weeks.
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Just set them to the side. Be careful of the plants when they are young as they are delicate.
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I use distiller or purified water in my tank. I change the filter every 4 to 6 weeks. Once I used a holiday or weekend feeder in it which made the water cloudy so I changed both water and filter sooner.
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I have been using mine regularly once per week for a couple of months and don't foresee a need to replace them but maybe after a year or so who knows? If I boiled them too long accidentally then maybe that could ruin them and they would need replacing.
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It depends on how often you use it. I try to follow the recommendations that are printed in the instructions. My experience is to replace them every 3 months if you are using 24 oz of water a day. You can also buy a pH tester paper or drops to make sure the stick is working to the pH level you want to specifically reach.
456706
Yes, every 2 weeks I take out the filter elements and under slowly running water I give each filter a gentle light brush down with a nylon mesh/wool type pot cleaner to remove the build up of minerals etc.
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Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water changes. Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water... » Read More Be sure to read up on aquarium keeping and especially the nitrogen cycle if you want to attempt this tank. There is no set rule as to how often to clean or "change" a tank, it depends on many variables and without understanding a cycled vs an uncycled aquarium you will be clueless. Small tanks are not easier, they are actually much less forgiving with the fish suffering greatly for even small mistakes. BTW- the bio-filter on this is actually quite large and enough for a tank 10x this size, but filter size does not really have much to do with how much or how often one does water changes. « Show Less
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There is no problem with once week use however if left on some of the water will evaporate so that the first use will give only a partial pot. To force out existing water pour fresh water in and start as normal. Unplugging the unit for the week is the best way. There is no switch for the water reservoir.
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I would clean and do a full water change once a week. The filters are easy to find on amazon for cheap too and should be changed out every 6 weeks or so. Other than full water change and just wiping down with a paper towel, it's a pretty low maintenance tank.
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It really depends on the temperature and how dry it is and how often you want to refill. In medium large pots in Austin, I use one per pot and refill once a week.
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The system manual recommends changing the pre and post filters every 6 months and the membrane every 1-2 years. I don't use a lot of water and my city water is very clear so I am planning to change all the elements every 5 years. Good luck
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Depends on size of tank and amount of fish. But common rule is rinse them with non chlorine water once every two weeks and change 15 percent of the water. Yes some are reusable, but leave one old one everytime
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Just put it in the tank, not in the lower part. Change it every two to three months.
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the instructions say to change it every two week but with my 2 cats constantly drinking I have to change it every week due to hair or bugs getting in it. I did notice that when I use filtered water I can go for 2 weeks. When I use tap water it starts to smell like aquarium water within a week and slim build up on the walls. I bought the reusable filter so I run it under water to take off any slim and I am able to use it for a month.
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I have a spare bucket I use for changing the water. I fill up the other DWC bucket with the water and nutrients then just simply move the plant from last week's bucket into the clean water one. Then empty the used bucket and clean it throughly using hot water and H2O2. Then set it aside and use it for the change out the next week.
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When the water flow is reduced, then it is time to change.For up to 4 people in a household, you can change 1x a year. If there are more than 4 people in the household then it is best to change it every 6 months.Feel free to ask any further questions.Looking forward to hearing from you.
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In the beginning b4 adding water & fish is the best time. Dont forget to let it cycle for a couple months. I lost a few fish starting too soon & during my substrate swap to this.
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Better Rest Solutions, the distributor of the device, say you don't need to change the water. But, you do need to clean the reservoir every few weeks or a bacterial scum will form on the bottom. This is what I do.