Biowheel Filters??

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by cerpin_taxt, Feb 26, 2006.

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  1. cerpin_taxt

    cerpin_taxt Bristle Worm

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    i have an emperor 400 with 2 bio wheels in it. i've noticed that some people are removing the actual wheel and just using the filter. why is this?? am i missing something? help me understand...
     
    cerpin_taxt, Feb 26, 2006
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  2. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    The reason people are removing the bio wheels is that they dont need the biological filtration as this creates nitrates which are not desirable in a reef tank. Thats why I always recommend the penguin filters over the emporer's because if you want to remove the bio wheels you dont have to worry about the spray bars making so much noise with the wheels removed.
     
    Black_Raven, Feb 26, 2006
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  3. cerpin_taxt

    cerpin_taxt Bristle Worm

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    oh, thanks.
     
    cerpin_taxt, Feb 27, 2006
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  4. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have the marineland one (smallest model) intended for a QT. I had it running on my fuge while QT are not needed to 'store' the bio load, so I can just set up the QT with the water from tank and that filter. Is it OK? Should I not do it?

    Thanks!
     
    gkw, Feb 28, 2006
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  5. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    sounds ok to me!
     
    Black_Raven, Mar 2, 2006
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