biocube 2nd chamber

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Mkizla, Aug 14, 2009.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    Okay, well I am going to start changing my biocube filters. I heard bioballs werent too good, so i am planning on taking out all the bioballs adding small piece of live rock into the 2nd chamber in the biocube. Anything else i should add besides the live rock?
     
    Mkizla, Aug 14, 2009
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  2. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I have kept the bioballs in the back but I also placed some foam filter pad to catch any debris along with purigen and a little nylon of carbon
     
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  3. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    all at 2nd chamber?
     
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  4. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    would like to hear what others think too please
     
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  5. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    Live rock rubble will collect detritus too. You need to clean them regularly or ad a filter pad to catch the detritus before it gets to the LR rubble or bioballs.
     
    pgoodsell, Aug 14, 2009
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