I clean filters every 3-4 months and filter hoses more often if necessary. A simple rinse at water-change time is all that's required. I think this contributes to maintaining good quality water which is eventually beneficial to both flora and fauna.
I was using a Fluval 304 and found it to be easy to disconnect and rinse. The on-off flow switch is well designed to make this process convenient.
The foam filter tends to get clogged and a rinse is beneficial. If you use the ribbed Fluval hoses, you would do well to run a brush through them and get rid of the gunk which builds up therein. I replaced the ribbed hoses with clear vinyl hose of the same diameter (5/8").
Andrew Cribb
I was using a Fluval 304 and found it to be easy to disconnect and rinse. The on-off flow switch is well designed to make this process convenient.
The foam filter tends to get clogged and a rinse is beneficial. If you use the ribbed Fluval hoses, you would do well to run a brush through them and get rid of the gunk which builds up therein. I replaced the ribbed hoses with clear vinyl hose of the same diameter (5/8").
Andrew Cribb