Coral chunks as biomedia in a Flower horn Tank.

[Armand]

Hi guys and gals.



Within two weeks Im getting a brand new canister filter so I was thinking about using some coral chunks as biomedia in one of its trays and I have a doubt that I'd like to share with you guys to know some of your experienced opinions.

I am already using some coral chunks as biomedia in one of my filters, not to much of it tho, just literally a handfull, I know it is good for FH because it buffers the PH, being fh fish more suitable to thrive in alcaline waters than in acidic ones.

My doubt is that if I use, lets say, two to three pounds of coral chunks shoud too much of it have a negative impact in water params?.

I have seen coral chunks is a rather porous stuff, do you think it can make a good biomedia or should I use just some bioballs instead?.



Cheers.

 

[Miguel]

I believe that it can be colonizes. Have some doubts whether you have no other, much better and cheqper, methods to do bio.

In one thing you are tottally correct. It is oneof the best ways to increase and buffer ph and hardness.

I have it in my sumps for this purpose, in bags.

 

[Armand]

^So do you suggets me to go ahead and use it?

 

[Microfische]

I use a full basket of crushed coral in my canister for my fh tank, the beauty of coral is that it leeches calcium, buffers water and maintains ph without any sudden spikes like other chemical products like phUp or diy baking soda recipes.

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[Miguel]

Yep.

But not, especially, as biomedia.

 

[Armand]

Thanks @Microfishe and thanks @Miguel for your input.

 

[proxy27]

I have been using coral almost 3 years and is the best plus is natural


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[Armand]

Thanks for feedback.

 

[RD.]

Yep.

But not, especially, as biomedia.

+1

Crushed oyster shell is actually more effective as a buffer than coral, but either one will get the job done. As bio media I agree with Miguel, there are better alternatives for colonizing bacteria.

 

[Armand]

Thanks man!.