wet dry

[Charney]

in the wet dry filter how far up do you want the water level to be in the bio ball compartment? I keep on hearing very mixed answers.

 

[rallysman]

Mine is always determined by the pump. Sometimes if the pump is taller more of the media will be submersed. I like to keep as much as possible out of the water though.

I think it all boils down to personal preference.

 

[cchhcc]

You want no media submerged for maximum efficiency.

 

[Dr Joe]

General rule of thumb...1/3 wet, 2/3 trickle. This allows for a broader range of bacteria.

Dr Joe

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[cchhcc]

General rule of thumb...1/3 wet, 2/3 trickle. This allows for a broader range of bacteria.

Dr Joe

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Broader range?

 

[FireMedic]

Yes, this allows for variations of nitrosomas - nitrobacters to propagate according to their preferences for more or less submersion. This variation lends itself to a greater diversity and increased capacity of your W/D.

 

[cchhcc]

Yes, this allows for variations of nitrosomas - nitrobacters to propagate according to their preferences for more or less submersion. This variation lends itself to a greater diversity and increased capacity of your W/D.

Do you have any more info on this? Perhaps a citation in a scientific journal?

Thanks!

 

[Nic]

General rule of thumb...1/3 wet, 2/3 trickle. This allows for a broader range of bacteria.

Dr Joe

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thats how i keep mine... but my other sumps are all submerged media... i prefer that set up now....