Biowheel to berlin?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by apastore, Sep 10, 2007.

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  1. apastore

    apastore Plankton

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    Hi everyone. I have a biowheel type HOB filter, and want to know if there is any way to turn this into a berlin type system. It is on a dresser so I have no space under the tank and everything has to be hang on. How about a HOB refugiam type system?


    Andy
     
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  2. BB23

    BB23 Astrea Snail

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    Firstly, how big is your tank and how big is the biowheel HOB that your using now?
     
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  3. apastore

    apastore Plankton

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    Yeah that might help;) Its a 45 gallon with a Emperor 280.
     
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  4. coral reefer

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    The Berlin method incorporates, a deep sand bed, intense waterflow, strong iradiance regarding lighting and a protein skimmer!!! That is basically it in a nut shell!
    In my opinion, don't use the HOB and invest in a protein skimmer!!!!include a refugium as an added available filter source by housing macroalgae. Also increases water flow and water volume!!! Possible food source raising, and safe haven for baby to juvenille inverts or fish!
     
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