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10/07/2010, 02:30 PM
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New sump. To use or not to use bio balls
Just got a new sump with overflow but am puzzled on using the bioballs
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10/07/2010, 03:10 PM
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I think the consensus is not to use bio balls on reef tanks, but if it is fowlr then it is probably fine.
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10/07/2010, 06:51 PM
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okay. cause i was gonna trash the balls and put in my chemi-pure elite and carbon
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10/07/2010, 08:25 PM
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Ya you dont want the bioballs it just gives detrius a place to build up and build nitrates.
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10/07/2010, 08:27 PM
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Some people replace the bioball area with live rock, or make it a refugium
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10/08/2010, 10:44 AM
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I advise against bio balls, but if you know the pros and cons, you can overcome the nitrate issues.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...+balls+success |
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