Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:41 pm Re: External filter Oase BioMaster 350 setup in tray's?
Hello, I have a few more questions to ask you forum users.
I have setup my tank on 13.12.2020. and have done water testing on 15.12.2020. with the API freshwater master test kit and the readings are:
Tap water is around pH 7.8
Aquarium water readings:
High pH range 8.0
Ammonia 0.25 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 5.0 ppm
After reading on various places on the internet this seems ok. But I'm still worried about the high pH range of 8.0.
A few questions about cleaning the pre-filter sponges and the sponges inside the filter, I know that it's best cleaned with with the water from the aquarium or canister filter, but is it ok to clean them when the tank isn't fully cycled or if the sponges get full of muck and turtle poop? Also the order of filter media in my canister is pre-filter sponges, two tray's of sponges inside, ceramic rings, carbon and purigen in the upper most, with a smaller sponge in the top. If any of this readings get out of control what is the best option to do in any of those situations? If I have done something incorrectly don't hesitate to correct me.
Thank you in advance.