cleaning filters?

kobain06

kobain06

New Member
I have a 24 gal JBJ Nano I just set up 2 weeks ago and currently in the cycling process. Just wondering how often I should clean the filter and how? Can I rinse them off with tap water? My water is looking pretty cloudy (white) probably because I recently had a diatom outbreak and now have a bunch of pods. I don't know? I also did a 20% water change last week. Maybe my filter is not filtering properly? Any help would be great.
Ph 8.4 ppm
Amm 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 20 ppm
 
jacksonpt

jacksonpt

Active Member
I assume you mean a sponge prefilter? Yes, you can clean it, but don't run it under tap water. Instead rince it several times in old tank water (the water you take out when doing a water change is perfect).
 
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