CHEZURAquarium decisions Very fine media can polish quickly, but heavy loading can clog it and reduce flow and oxygen.
Disturbed substrate, leaves, food, digging fish or a return aimed at the bottom need different fixes. Siphon accessible deposits.
If particles start after filter service, check assembly, torn bags and displaced old debris.
Use a washable first stage for coarse load and a reachable fine stage for temporary polishing. Do not pack media until water is blocked.
Rinse as instructed and avoid unnecessary disturbance of biological media.
| Situation | What to do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Large debris | Prefilter or coarse sponge | Protect later stages |
| Temporary fine dust | Accessible fine layer | Controlled polishing |
| Flow falls rapidly | Remove source and service | Protect filter oxygen |
After prefilter or coarse sponge, measure or observe Large debris again with the same method. Record Actual flow is a maintenance signal. as well; if neither changes as expected, revisit the diagnosis before adding another intervention.
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