How often you change filter wool?

[LaW]

I understand a good rule of thumb is to change our filter wool once every 1-2 weeks

But how often reefers really change their filter wool actually?

Do give your honest vote.

If i left out any possible options above, please indicate.

And I wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone having a great 2008 ahead. Happy New Year!

Thanks!

[tomowilson]

once a week....i think its impt to know wat type of wool reefers are using....i am using mika filter wool....1 big pack only $5....so better to change every week....lolzz

[scubajazz]

What is the best brand then. I recall I saw one that claim it can help reduce nitrates and is around $10 for a small piece like the size of a washing utensils sponge size.

[tomowilson]

hmmm....are you refering to poly filter wool?? A small pack cost 10 over dollars....

[scubajazz]

What I saw is a small box n is only 1 small piece.

[Alvin Tan]

I am using mika filter wool too, the big pack so that i can cut to the size that i want..

If i dont change the filter wool every 2 weeks, it may get choke and my house will flood...

[tomowilson]

I am using mika filter wool too, the big pack so that i can cut to the size that i want..

If i dont change the filter wool every 2 weeks, it may get choke and my house will flood...

hahaha.....thts true.....it get realli dirty even after 1 week.

[uws]

Do you guys replace with a new one or just wash the existing filter wool and re-use again?

I am re-using it for 3 times before changing to a new one.

[Sotong]

Do you guys replace with a new one or just wash the existing filter wool and re-use again?

I am re-using it for 3 times before changing to a new one.

Me too.... just wash it and re-use till really can't stand the sight of it, change.

[fishtalk1517]

I change every 5-7 days and I always change new wool and I dun reuse

[Alvin Tan]

I replace with a new piece too..

[tomowilson]

i replace every water change......just feel that after washing it....the wool is already weaken and will not perform as well.

[scubajazz]

Also worried about the chlorine from the tap water that u wash it with unless u use distilled water

[LaW]

we got so many members yet only these handful contribute.

[uws]

we got so many members yet only these handful contribute.

many inactive members... Haha

[uws]

Also worried about the chlorine from the tap water that u wash it with unless u use distilled water

Bro, i used the tank water 2 wash the filter b4 throwing water away.

[jyilailong]

I also using the big pack wool that cost 4.50 per pack. Can cut to six piece. I wash the wool once a week when I change water till cannot recycle then replace with new one (estimate can last 3 cycle) .

[RockyBoy]

Me change the wool filter every 3 days. Don't want the nitrate to build up in the wool itself.

[Ah-lim]

Firstly, we must know why we are using the wool in the first place.

Are we using it for pure filtering purpose, juz to collect all the dirts, waste etc?

Or

Are we using the wools as a bacteria home/host?

If we are using it for pure filtering purpose, we can juz ditch it once its fill with dirt, to each preference.

If it is used for bacteria home/host , I would suggest shaking the wool in the sump, give it a few squeeze and siphon out the dirt that drops off. Thus, beneficial bacteria will not be lost. Works really well for freshwater tank too.

[sky107line]

Me using MIKA filter wool and replace new wool every 3 days.....Happy reefing!

[cdckjn]

I use Cheato as the filter wool??? I put them in the gaps between the baffles of the sump, therefore the cheato can help the reduction of the nitrate, and they have light as well, therefore no need to wash, just change water??

[tigershark]

dun be shock with my answer....mine used for 6 yrs liao... wash until the wool pad become wool string...

I wash it twice a week. dunno why, i prefer to use old wool. My wool is use as a machanicsm filteration system at the downflow compartment.... before the water in the main tank gg into my sump.

[LaW]

dun be shock with my answer....mine used for 6 yrs liao... wash until the wool pad become wool string...

I wash it twice a week. dunno why, i prefer to use old wool. My wool is use as a machanicsm filteration system at the downflow compartment.... before the water in the main tank gg into my sump.

wow 6 years, thats really extreme but atleast you wash it often. any nitrate problems?

[tigershark]

dun be shock with my answer....mine used for 6 yrs liao... wash until the wool pad become wool string...

I wash it twice a week. dunno why, i prefer to use old wool. My wool is use as a machanicsm filteration system at the downflow compartment.... before the water in the main tank gg into my sump.

nope, as i said, the wool is used as mechanical filtration media, rather than bio media. just that it doesnt look like filter wool anymore... more like a lump of cotton string...

[reeftask]

How can I vote? I only change when they choke up.

Sometimes 2 weeks to 20 weeks or more.