I run my 'mags' most the time with the filter cartridges, but I like to use floss in the basket with a little charcoal every once in a while. I have a few of the hot mags, and move them around....anyone else have similar, or different methods?
I mostly use the micron filter cartridge. My basket look new. ;D
The advantage of floss in the basket is that it lasts longer, and you can discard the media, rather than clean/bleach it.
I have them running on all my tanks. I use the micron filters only. They last a very long time, but when I finally wear them out I buy from a place Petmountain.com. They have the best price on them.
Quote from: LizStreithorst on October 05, 2013, 02:28:47 PM
I have them running on all my tanks. I use the micron filters only. They last a very long time, but when I finally wear them out I buy from a place Petmountain.com. They have the best price on them.
Wow. $6.89 at Petmountain. Thanks for that info Liz. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: LizStreithorst on October 05, 2013, 02:28:47 PM
I have them running on all my tanks. I use the micron filters only. They last a very long time, but when I finally wear them out I buy from a place Petmountain.com. They have the best price on them.
I clean my filter cartridges in a gallon jar. Fill with water to the first slope of the neck, add about 12oz bleach, plop in the filter and let it sit overnight. In the morning I just rinse under harder flowing water to flush off the last dirt, whatnot....then put out to air dry....I can rotate the filters that way...every once in a bit, I'll order new ones and toss the flimsiest one(s) away...
I love my Hot mags. I do the same as you Jon. I rotate them around with the filter cartridges. I haven't tried cleaning one with bleach yet. But that sounds like a great ideal. I think I'm going to get one going soon. When I got the 4 hot mags there was also some new cartridges in there too. I love to find deals like that.
Quote from: b125killer on October 05, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
I love my Hot mags. I do the same as you Jon. I rotate them around with the filter cartridges. I haven't tried cleaning one with bleach yet. But that sounds like a great ideal. I think I'm going to get one going soon. When I got the 4 hot mags there was also some new cartridges in there too. I love to find deals like that.
The bleach made my cartridge look like new.
Quote from: wsantia1 on October 05, 2013, 08:13:03 PM
Quote from: b125killer on October 05, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
I love my Hot mags. I do the same as you Jon. I rotate them around with the filter cartridges. I haven't tried cleaning one with bleach yet. But that sounds like a great ideal. I think I'm going to get one going soon. When I got the 4 hot mags there was also some new cartridges in there too. I love to find deals like that.
The bleach made my cartridge look like new.
Yeppers....and hardly any work at all...LOL...just remember to air dry them well, or soak in dechlor, if you need it quick...
I picked up 2 of these a couple weeks back off of C/L for 50.00.... That make 3 that we have.... Love them