Will my tank recycle if my power filter is removed?

Wes11 · 03/22/2006, 10:19 AM

I am adding a Remora protien skimmer and with the amount of live rock (85 lbs) I have i've been told I really dont need the Emperor power filter I have on it now. It does have the bio wheels on it. My question is will that cause my tank to recycle or is there enough bacteria on the rock?

58 gal, 1 sailfin tang and 1 Pseudochromis.

WaterKeeper · 03/22/2006, 10:25 AM

Hi Wes

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You can take it out without a problem. Most biowheel filters don't have that much surface area and ensuing biofilm on the wheel.

Wes11 · 03/22/2006, 10:27 AM

Thanks, thats what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

03/22/2006, 10:19 AM	#1
Wes11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 18	Will my tank recycle if my power filter is removed? I am adding a Remora protien skimmer and with the amount of live rock (85 lbs) I have i've been told I really dont need the Emperor power filter I have on it now. It does have the bio wheels on it. My question is will that cause my tank to recycle or is there enough bacteria on the rock? 58 gal, 1 sailfin tang and 1 Pseudochromis.

03/22/2006, 10:25 AM	#2
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Wes *To Reef Central* You can take it out without a problem. Most biowheel filters don't have that much surface area and ensuing biofilm on the wheel. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

03/22/2006, 10:27 AM	#3
Wes11 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 18	Thanks, thats what I thought but just wanted to make sure.