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02/22/2008, 05:06 PM
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peguin 300 bio wheels
The bio wheels quit spinning and I cleaned all around them does that mean I need new ones? The LFS told they last a year and its only been 6 months.
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02/22/2008, 05:14 PM
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Moved On
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Remove these nitrate collecting due hickys.
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02/22/2008, 05:17 PM
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Yes, remove them but only if you are using enough live rock to give you bio-filtration.
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Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium |
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02/22/2008, 05:26 PM
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Unless your actually useing tap water.Then keep them,in fact upgrade to a bigger unit.
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02/22/2008, 05:35 PM
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Oops! Not to threadjack - but I think I misinterpreted your advise you guys here gave me earlier.
I have a biowheel filter, and was told that instead of ditching it, use carbon in it. So I removed the FILTERS and threw carbon in... ...So I guess I should remove the WHEELS and LEAVE the carbon bags in the chamber, so I have added flow, and some carbon? |
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02/22/2008, 05:47 PM
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Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium |
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02/22/2008, 06:17 PM
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bio wheels
jdieck I know I need to get rid of the bio-filter but until the funds arise I replace them w/carbon socks.
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02/22/2008, 08:45 PM
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Re: bio wheels
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Do not trow away the wheeel. Pull it out of the filter and clean the wheel by submerging it in a bucket full of water and a cup of bleach over night, rinse well in the moring and let it dry several days and store it in a plastic bag just in case you need it in the future or you happen to want to sell the filter complete. If you have live rock the bio-wheel does not need any replacement or aditional equipment.
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Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium |
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