filter cartridges

idk. IM VERY CONFUSED! :( Okay so I want a betta fish. I bought a starter kit from Petsmart with filter, heater, thermometer, and the 10 gallon tank. I have done a lot of reading in the past 48 hours about fishless cycling. So I understand about the nitrogen cycle and "new tank syndrome". Just...

I am long winded, so I apologize in advance for that. I recently got an Aqueon Minibow 2.5 gallon tank and my betta and I are really loving it despite the strong current (gonna baffle it soon even though my betta doesn't seem to mind it). The problem is that after initially setting it up, the...

Hi, all. I have a Tetra Whisper 3i (Bio-Bag) filter, and I am not sure how to go about changing it. I have a few questions! :) 1. Do I keep the fish in the tank while changing the filter? 2. Do I insert a completely new cartridge or do I re-use the old one (and if I re-use the old one, do I...

I'm beginning to cycle my 10 gallon today and I was wondering if I should take the carbon out of my filter. I don't want to have to replace the filter often and loose my cycle. My filter is a Top Fin power filter and it's cartridges are spongy bags and you put the carbon in and clip it closed...

Hi Everyone! My tank came w/ these Aqueon Carbon Filter Cartridges, & they are to be replaced every 4-6 weeks... My tank has FINALLY just finished its fishless cycling (I'm so happy!) & this is the 4th week. How am I to replace this cartridge now??? That's exactly where all the beneficial...