Are bio balls have the same function when they are complet submerged in water when they are not??? Thank u in advanse
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Bio balls
- Thread starter Blackumbi
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Pretty much marinland have been using them in their canisters they provide lots of surface for bio to attach to.
Not as effective as a wetdry but for smaller tanks a big improvement over just ceramic for cans. .
Not as effective as a wetdry but for smaller tanks a big improvement over just ceramic for cans. .
I keep hearing they are more effective as a wet/dry media over submerged media. For the life of me I cant figure out why. I dont know why bacteria that likes wet/dry environments would prefer bio balls to ceramics and vice-versa.
I asked the same ? to an eshopps rep at a vendor show a few yrs back. he said that as long as there is current going thru them beneficial bacteria can still attach to them I won a wet dry for asking the best question lol. Submerged bio balls would be like having the kaldness media in a moving bed filter
It's a good idea to have some of the bioballs out of the water, if possible.
When the water pours over the bioballs above the waterline, the water breaks into many small droplets. This oxygenates the water and drives off CO2, which is generally good unless you are running a plant tank and want the CO2.
The good bateria need O2 to convert wastes to nitrates.
That said, on my own wet dry filter, over half the bioballs are underwater.
When the water pours over the bioballs above the waterline, the water breaks into many small droplets. This oxygenates the water and drives off CO2, which is generally good unless you are running a plant tank and want the CO2.
The good bateria need O2 to convert wastes to nitrates.
That said, on my own wet dry filter, over half the bioballs are underwater.
That does make sense, but it leaves me wondering why this isnt necessary for ceramic media. Any thoughts?