CHEZURAquarium decisions Clogging changes with feed, livestock, leaves, pore size and season. A fixed calendar is an inspection reminder, not universal truth.
After correct service, measure return and photograph media. Recheck initially each week alongside feed or pruning changes.
Intervene when function crosses your threshold and record elapsed days.
Inspect without dismantling when stable; do not delay saturated mechanical media because month-end has not arrived.
A suddenly shorter interval points to changed input or a hydraulic fault.
| Situation | What to do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flow at 70–80% baseline | Clean restriction | A repeatable local trigger |
| Water bypasses media | Correct immediately | Treatment path has failed |
| Intervals shorten | Investigate load change | Cause may be upstream |
After clean restriction, measure or observe Flow at 70–80% baseline again with the same method. Record Each stage can have its own interval. as well; if neither changes as expected, revisit the diagnosis before adding another intervention.
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