New improved Bio Balls

[johnptc]

I understand what John is on about but with a foam prefilter using different sizes I am sure a quick rinse of the bag is all that may be needed.
I am putting together two 55g wet/ dry sumps at the momment and wish to follow Justin Guest's advice and mix up the bio media I use in the main chamber.
I am thinking scrubbies, bio balls, sintered glass and possibly foam cubes which he thinks is under rated and recommends. I am going to throw in some Aquaclay also because I have alot at the momment.
I will post the sumps for approval because I want to use them on my new 8x4x2 monster tank.

here is what i am implying

BB grows on the bio balls in 100% pre filtered water.

old BB cell die on the bio balls and make slime from dead cells

will the slime from the dead BB wash off like in a traditional spiked bio ball or will it make a mess and required cleaning which will kill most of the living BB attached to the media ????

 

[CHOMPERS]

I just found the thread.

Like most everyone else, I'm fairly skeptical of the design and especially the sales pitch.

 

[CHOMPERS]

[FONT=Arial,verdana]The balls encourage formation of natural bacteria and microbes and acts as an ion-exchanger and catalytic converter
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If ya can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle 'em with BS.

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The ball structure stores excessive nutrients and decaying products in microscopic pores
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There's the answer if they are self cleaning or not.

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Ideal for use with Hydro Prime external filter or percolators for fresh water or marine aquariums
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No 'dead' areas in filter for maximum biological efficiency
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[FONT=Arial,verdana]Easy to clean by rinsing in a bowl of aquarium water (not under tap) and easy to replace or combine different media for better result on harmonizing micro-ecosystem
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Extremely durable; can use for 10+years (or six months...which ever comes faster)
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Lotsa lip service. But that is the Sales world for ya.

 

[Ramesh]

I accept your great advice John and Chompers, that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
I haven't heard back from the person about my order inquiry so I think I'll just leave it and opt for regular bio balls.
They are cheaper also.
That's why MFK is so great you can vet ideas and get expert friendly advice.