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Fluval G-Series Filter- Conductivity Meter and Chemical Filtration Functionality

// November 24th, 2009 // Fluval G Series Canister Filter

After three days of settling in time, the filter conductivity readings have stabilized. The erratic readings are caused by small air bubbles adhering to the titanium alloy probes reducing the effective surface area and thereby giving a false reduced conductivity measurement. We have started recording the conductivity and temperature readings and will be charting them going forward.

In order to gather some data on performance, We set up a 65 gallon tank with mature water, substrate and a new colony of Aulonocara stuartgranti ‘Cobue’ juveniles. These fish are from eggs collected from wild caught specimens. In establishing Malawi Peacock colonies its often easier to start with wild fry who have not developed the imperative to establish large territories and raise them in small groups in a 50 gallon or larger aquarium.

Initial readings including the nitrate levels were recorded and will be monitored over the following days and weeks to see if the concentration drops to 5 ppm from 10-20 ppm in a couple of days as indicated in the operations manual. a drop in nitrates should be accompanied by a corresponding drop in conductivity a well. Well start posting the findings in a couple of days.

Fluval G-Series Filter: Documentation and Set-up Review