change filters?

zero186 · 03-25-2007, 08:29 PM

well i have a penguin 125 on my 20g and i have a penguin 150 sitting in a box in my fish room would it be ok to change it out? or would there be a problem with the lose of the bac in the filter.

zero186 · 03-25-2007, 08:53 PM

no thoughts?

BadOleRoss · 03-25-2007, 08:55 PM

I would hook up the new one and leave the old one running until the new one gets broken in..........

Geoff · 03-25-2007, 09:09 PM

what kind of tank is this on? fish only or a reef? have you checked your nitrate levels lately?

most people do not recommend power filters for SW systems due to the fact they can raise nutrient levels and cause algae outbreaks.

G~

zero186 · 03-25-2007, 09:22 PM

is a 20g hex but i only have room for one filter at a time on and is FOWLR

BadOleRoss · 03-25-2007, 09:32 PM

On a FOWLR I would change the filters straight out.

zero186 · 03-25-2007, 09:39 PM

ok ty i will do that first thing when i return form work tomarrow