Washing the pre filter

[badabing]

Hi there,

I have jaqno pre filter connect to my eheim canister. I would like to know how often should i wash the prefilter. Inside my canister i just put full of biohome with no fillter at all. Thanks.

[gyjd]

Just disconnect it and wash/replace filter wool when it's dirty, else flowrate will be reduced if clogged with dirt.


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[tetrakid]

As pre-filters are easily clogged, it is good to clean as soon as one notices the water flow is starting to be affected by it. There's really no harm in cleaning it too often, since a clogged pre-filter can affect the integrity and life of the bio-media bacteria.

[alvinchan80]

Some says monthly wash, some say when flowrate cuts.. For me, I do when I noticed that the flow rate is reducing or when shrimps have an issue...

My last change of filter wool was 6 months upon setting up... Hahaha...

[badabing]

Thank you guys for the answer.