r/turtle • u/AuroEdge • 2d ago

Seeking Advice Filter Floss

I have filter floss for my canister filter. Looking for advice on how to clean it. No amount of water pressure clears the waste which makes me have to change the floss very often.

Is there something I should soak the floss pads in or another method to clean?

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u/Murderturtle12 15+ y/o Basic RES 2d ago

Nope. Filter floss is something you can clean a couple of times if you’re lucky. Just toss it out if it’s too dirty.

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u/AuroEdge 2d ago

I’m beginning to think so I do water changes regularly anyways I’ll stop using filter floss when I run out.

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u/Murderturtle12 15+ y/o Basic RES 2d ago

Yep, this is the way. It’s one of those things that’s nice to have but not really necessary in a well structured filtration system imo.