Proper supervising is the key to your filtration stability. If your filter is very dirty or filled it won't perform 100% and by accumulating large amounts of fish droppings it can lead to dangerously high level of toxic ammonia. Below are 3 tips about filter maintenance:
1. Cleaning
Make sure you clean your filter once per 3-4 weeks. But don't use tap water which include chlorine that will kill your nitrifying bacteria (the good ones!), i mean you can but first you must add an anti-chlorine conditioner. Although it is recommended to clean it the water from your tank (to preserve mentioned bacteria)
2. Replacing filtration material
If you have a sump, bucket filter or any other with replaceable filtration material make sure that you change it regularly, stick to the producer advise which you can find on the wrapping.
3. Checking your filter health
Pay attention to your filter condition, is the pump pumping water as it was when your first bought it. Is the noise to loud or much louder than it was at the beginning (it can also occur due to it being filled or dirty). It can happen that you destroyed a certain small element and your filter cannot work without it. If one of those is the case than you can check the manual for guidance, or visit a store when you bought it, for sure they sell replacement parts.
So always remember to regularly check not only your filtration system but all devices that help sustain life in your aquarium, it is better to prevent than wait for something to happen.
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