Are these OK for eheim canisters?

[cdienzo]

Hey Y'all,

I know that the prevailing opinion is that bioballs aren't as effective when used in a canister, but these are slightly different. Kinda of like a hybrid bioball/ceramic media.

I was given a brand new box of "Pentair Bio-Mate" ceramic filled media balls at a yard sale recently & I was wondering what people's opinions would be, re: using this media in a canister filter (eheim classic 2215 or eheim pro2 2026).

Here's a pic:

....and description: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~category~Pentair_Aquatics_(Rainbow_Lifegard)_Bio_Mate__1_1_2_inch_Ceramic_Filled_Balls__1_Gallon_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Filter_Media_Biological_Bio_Balls~vendor~Pentair__Rainbow_Lifegard~SearchStr~bio-mate~action~view~idProduct~RB1387~idCategory~FIFMBOBB.html

Has anyone had any experiences with this media in a canister?

 

[cdienzo]

Anyone?... Bueller.... Bueller.... Bueller?....

 

[HPIZZLE]

^^great movie.

 

[HPIZZLE]

oh, yeah i think theyll work if you got them small enough

 

[cdienzo]

^^great movie.

I guess I'll give it a shot. It'll be in 2215- which will be paired with the built-in wet dry on a 40g.

 

[Bderick67]

says in the desciption that one gallon of these "bio balls" filters 35 to 50 gallons of water. No way your gonna fit a gallon of those into either of the eheims you stated. Even if ya could you would be derating Eheim's recommendations for what size tank their filters will effectively work on.

 

[cdienzo]

Lol. I guess I should've RTFM....

 

[cchhcc]

Also, due to their large size, there would be significant bypass in the canister.