dirty filter

queenangelRIP · 06-08-2005, 10:15 PM

my question is simple what exactly is a dirty filter

saltjunkie · 06-08-2005, 10:41 PM

one thats not clean...

**The R/C Man** · 06-09-2005, 12:46 AM

Welcome to Reefland!

I would say a dirty filter is one that elevates the nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels in your tank....

By the way, what type of filter and what type of tank do you have? Fish only, or reef? Also what inhabitants do you have in there?

WHOSYOURDADDY · 06-14-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The R/C Man

Welcome to Reefland!

I would say a dirty filter is one that elevates the nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels in your tank....

By the way, what type of filter and what type of tank do you have? Fish only, or reef? Also what inhabitants do you have in there?

It really depends on what your filter(s) are? example wet/dry system filter in sump is clogged and reduced water flow results and starts over flowing at the top of an aquarium. Diatom Filter when filter bag turns dark brown and water flow is reduced. These are signs that those filters need cleaning. as R/C stated it really comes down to your nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia levels.

**Poseidon** · 06-14-2005, 10:06 AM

What are you trying to get at? What kind of filter do you have, since most show OBVIOUS signs of needing to be cleaned!

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The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 741	Welcome to Reefland! I would say a dirty filter is one that elevates the nitrates, nitrites and ammonia levels in your tank.... By the way, what type of filter and what type of tank do you have? Fish only, or reef? Also what inhabitants do you have in there? __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

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