live rock or bio balls in biocube?

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  1. ScubaBrett22

    ScubaBrett22 Fire Shrimp

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    Should i keep the bioballs i have or use live rock instead of the bioballs?
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    live rock is probably easier because

    goes in the main tank and doesn't require a huge wet/dry in the sump.

    looks natural in the tank.

    does reduce some nitrates.
     
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  3. ScubaBrett22

    ScubaBrett22 Fire Shrimp

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    well i ave bioballs and i have been having big algae blooms and problems i can't figure out why
     
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  4. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I switched out for LR rubble in my Biocube 29.
     
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  5. ScubaBrett22

    ScubaBrett22 Fire Shrimp

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    Are there more benefits with LR in your sump compared to Bioballs
     
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  6. mcfarrow

    mcfarrow Skunk Shrimp

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    nah, both will cause problems if you don't keep them clean.
     
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  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Well, I'll say that this isn't necessarily true. Live rock has porous surfaces, and has the potential to develop anaerobic bacteria that can remove nitrates from your system. Bioballs do not have that potential, as they are solid.
     
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  8. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    i have algal problems too (bc 8 gal) i have bioballs in the 2nd chamber and 9lbs LR in the display part.
     
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    LR rubble all the way.
     
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  10. ScubaBrett22

    ScubaBrett22 Fire Shrimp

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    ;d;d;d;d
     
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