My latest DIY stands/and filtration question

[islander671]

Built a Bar type stand for my 100g, and a new stand for the 180g too. While the 100g was down i added an additional over flow. that overflow is loaded with bio media. Do you think this is a good idea for wet/dry purposes? i had it running that way before with a single over flow in the same tank but it slowed down the flow of water. now that i have 2 overflows into seperate sumps im not too concerned with the flow being slightly restricted.

 

[Phixer]

I think its a good idea. Over time wet/dry filters become nitrate factories but as long as you keep your water changes consistent and your bio load within reason it should provide a good source for oxygenation and anerobic bacteria growth.

Thats a cool stand, is that a shelf on it?

 

[Dr Joe]

I think its a good idea. Over time wet/dry filters become nitrate factories but as long as you keep your water changes consistent and your bio load within reason it should provide a good source for oxygenation and anerobic bacteria growth.

Thats a cool stand, is that a shelf on it?

OK, just to set things straight:

W/D's are no more of a 'nitrate factory' than any other biologial filter, the more nitrates the better the filter is working...you are correct about the W/C's.

W/D's are not a good or any other kind of source for anerobic bacteria, If it ever were...clean it out!

And by your own post 'good source for oxygenation and anerobic bacteria growth' don't go together, oxygen is deadly to anerobic bacteria.

Dr Joe

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[Euge]

lol well said Dr Joe. I thin he meants to say aerobic