Bio Balls...is there a difference?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by swagger87, Aug 24, 2009.

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  1. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    You want to rinse about 25 percent of them every 6 months if you rinse overy 2-3 day your going to rinse the bacteria that we use the balls for. you want it to grow but dont want debris to build up. keep your pre filter clean and your balls will stay clean8)
     
    mirandacollc, Aug 28, 2009
    mirandacollc, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. swagger87

    swagger87 Zoanthid

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    UncleJed- Your Tank is stunning. I love the splash of green in the right corner, What is it?

    Mirandacollc-Thanks. I had read in several places that you need to rinse them often in a bucket of sw. I appreciate it ;)
     
    swagger87, Aug 28, 2009
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    If you have a pre-filter set up with say a drip tray as my Megaflow 1 sump has, little if any detritus collects on the bio balls. I rinsed 1/2 of mine for GP after 6 mos. then waited 1 month and rinsed the other half and that was 1 year ago and the tank is 2 years old.
     
    unclejed, Aug 28, 2009
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