So I was just at my LFS and I noticed they had bio balls floting on top of their tanks the kind used in wet dry filters. When I asked about it they sasid it was for extra bacteria I understand this concept would work but i think it looks unsightly. Also I think if you have adaquit filtration this would be unnessary. What is your take on this have you ever seen this before.
Floting bio balls
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FSM;3781332; said:
How is that pointless? It does give a place for the bacteria to grow on. It probly doesnt look the greatest but im sure it has some benifit. Would probly look a lot better if it was in a sump tho.
yes it works and yes its unsightly but if someone was to start a new large sump I would suggest doing this.Say I have a 125 gallon tank that's already been running forever and set up a new system or new gigantic tank that will have a sump- I will most definitely float my balls in that 125 for a few weeks prior to my purchase to start the colony.
In a filter or sump, you have a steady flow of water current going through them, so they are much more effective there. Floating at the top of the water doesn't do a whole lot except for looking crappy.
True which I should have added,you must have current via a powerhead to keep the balls turning which will cause more oxygen and promote faster growth of the colony.groovylime;3782199; said:
Now I want to drain my tank half way, float some Balls in it, and put a power head on the bottom facing up. So I can watch them shoot out like pop corn, I think its awesome idea. but seriously if by some chance they actually needed the extra room for BB they could have DIY a FBF for the same price and looked 10x better.