Moving Bio Balls

[swedeboy78]

Might be seen as a stupid question but I'm paranoid!
My current wet/dry is being replaced by the manufacturer due to imperfections. When I move the bio balls from the old system to the new one, what are some pointers to ensure the BB stays alive and well - I cannot afford any ammonia spikes.
Will handling the bio balls in some way kill the BB?

Thanks

 

[RWaltman]

Nah, just keep em' damp and don't subject them to temperature extremes. I'd siphon out a bucket of water from the fish tank, then put the bioballs in there until they are ready to go back into the sump/filter...whatever. The bacteria are just like anything else in a fish tank, they need oxygen, water current and temp. to thrive so if it's going to take more than a few minutes, hours, days...throw an airstone in there.

 

[swedeboy78]

Thanks, appreciate it


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