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Filter on a timer.. good or bad idea?
Posted:
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:41 pmby turn2dust
Has anyone placed their filters on a timer?
Is this a good idea or bad idea?
Can the filter handle the on and off once or twice a day?
Posted:
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:45 pmby Sassamo
I would say no, the filter should be on 24hours a day, since turtles spend most of night time in the water I am sure they make more waste during the night then day time.
Posted:
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:48 pmby Chrisbarnett
Bad idea. Biological bacteria will die if your filter goes off for more than a few hourse. They need a constant food source and oxygen.
Posted:
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:49 pmby Kemul
I think it's best if the filter runs 24 / 7 / 365, excepting the occasional cleansing.
If the pump is using propeler, it might get stuck. If you can't check it often, you
might get no filtration for a long period.
Also, bad chemicals can build up when the filter is turned off.
In my opinion, it's a bad idea.