On 05/01/2011 04:08 AM, Ray wrote:
> As for cleaning the filter media, never rinse it under tap water -- warm or cold -- if that's what you're doing. If you're so worried about the beneficial bacteria, I just wanted you to know this will kill them -- in case this is what you're doing. Filter media should always be rinsed in a container of aquarium water to keep the bacteria alive.
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I've got a question about that. I've always assumed that the reason for
not using tap water was the chlorine or chloramine in it. Is that true?
Our water comes directly from an underground aquifer. No chemicals
added. While I normally do rinse out any filter media in the tank water
I remove, I have on occasion used our tap water. I've never seen a problem.
There are several possible reasons for the lack of problems.
1. My assumption is correct and using aquifier water is fine.
2. There are enough bacteria on other tank surfaces to do the job.
3. In a heavily planted tank, the plants do as much or more chemical
filtration than the
bacteria.
Any comments?
Larry B.
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