Live rock and bio ball mix

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by lexdiamond20, Sep 19, 2009.

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  1. lexdiamond20

    lexdiamond20 Astrea Snail

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    Im planning on upgrading my sump from a 10g to a 20g. In turn, I have to to increase my live rock another 10lbs. Would it be totally out of the question to use bio balls in place of the additional rocks and save myself about $40? Not sure what the ramifications of mixing my existing live rock and bio balls would be.
     
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  2. target001

    target001 Skunk Shrimp

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    not out of the question IMO bio balls are used in your system in the same way live rock is
    bio balls how ever hold alot of crap as well so id make sure yer filter sock was before the bio balls if yer gonna use em
     
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  3. ducktales

    ducktales Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    you mad that live rock prices stunting on you?

    but i would just get more live rock, from your boy rick.
     
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  4. alovely

    alovely Astrea Snail

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    It won't but you might have a problem with nitrates. You might want to look up dry base rock it tends to be 2$ per lbs so fairly cheap and you won't have to worry about all the hassle w/ the bio balls. Plus more rock = more aquascaping = more eye catchy.
     
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