Biowheel for salt water

Stix87 · 09-29-2005, 07:03 AM

hello everyone i know the concept behind why a wetdry system is better for msalt water rather than a whisper. The little blue balls allow for more nitrigen bactria to grow which cleans the tank better. Well i was thinking about starting a VERY small 10g salt. I know all the risk behind this and im only planning on having hermit crabs, some shrimp mayne, ONE or 2 fish and some coral, a little nano reef. I was curous if i could use a bio-wheel for this filter, i cant find a wet/dry small enough and all the nano reefs ive seen have been in 10-12gallons and they have a little biowheel. Any tips?

**Osiris** · 09-29-2005, 08:48 AM

No i would not suggest using that. I would suggest using the DIY AC300 refugium, you simply tear the aquaclear basket out, break it into three pieces silicone the bottem of the basket to the outake of water to keep the macroalgae in the filter, then silicone one of the sides to the left of filter after the impellar to act like a baffle, and get a small clip on light(like they use for books) and fill it with cheato will be 10x better for you.

**Fishfirst** · 09-29-2005, 09:15 AM

agreed... biowheels will only get you more nitrates... as do those little misleading bioballs.

Stix87 · 09-29-2005, 01:15 PM

so the bioballs arent good for salt water anyways? then why are wet/dry systems so big for salt water? im confused now

**Osiris** · 09-29-2005, 02:17 PM

They are very misleading just like biowheels for SW, so misleading. They are nitrate factories, you can try it if you like, but when you start having things die and can't figure out how to keep nitrates down, we told ya so.
Here's a good thing to read through:
http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7

If you would like more info on the Aquaclear filter refugium for your tank, LMK

**TheOldSalt** · 10-01-2005, 07:30 AM

Wet Drys aren't big for saltwater anymore. They used to be some 20 years ago, but we've since learned better.
The biowheels make a lot of nitrate, yes, but they also tend to clog & get stuck sometimes. Very annoying.

Stix87 · 10-02-2005, 10:46 PM

i would like to know more abotu the aquaclear refurium for ym tank

**Osiris** · 10-03-2005, 08:46 AM

If you look at this thread can see some pics of mine:
http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5302

All you need is silicone and a light, small light preferred for the macro.

09-29-2005, 07:03 AM	#1
Stix87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Age: 20 Posts: 110 User Feedback: (0)	Biowheel for salt water hello everyone i know the concept behind why a wetdry system is better for msalt water rather than a whisper. The little blue balls allow for more nitrigen bactria to grow which cleans the tank better. Well i was thinking about starting a VERY small 10g salt. I know all the risk behind this and im only planning on having hermit crabs, some shrimp mayne, ONE or 2 fish and some coral, a little nano reef. I was curous if i could use a bio-wheel for this filter, i cant find a wet/dry small enough and all the nano reefs ive seen have been in 10-12gallons and they have a little biowheel. Any tips?

09-29-2005, 08:48 AM	#2
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,648 User Feedback: (12)	No i would not suggest using that. I would suggest using the DIY AC300 refugium, you simply tear the aquaclear basket out, break it into three pieces silicone the bottem of the basket to the outake of water to keep the macroalgae in the filter, then silicone one of the sides to the left of filter after the impellar to act like a baffle, and get a small clip on light(like they use for books) and fill it with cheato will be 10x better for you. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

09-29-2005, 09:15 AM	#3
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,489 User Feedback: (1)	agreed... biowheels will only get you more nitrates... as do those little misleading bioballs. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

09-29-2005, 02:17 PM	#5
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,648 User Feedback: (12)	They are very misleading just like biowheels for SW, so misleading. They are nitrate factories, you can try it if you like, but when you start having things die and can't figure out how to keep nitrates down, we told ya so. Here's a good thing to read through: http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7 If you would like more info on the Aquaclear filter refugium for your tank, LMK __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

10-03-2005, 08:46 AM	#8
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,648 User Feedback: (12)	If you look at this thread can see some pics of mine: http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5302 All you need is silicone and a light, small light preferred for the macro. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

Members currently in the Chat:0
	Users In Chat Room: There are several users in chat now! Don't Be Shy - click here and come on in!

09-29-2005, 01:15 PM	#4
Stix87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Age: 20 Posts: 110 User Feedback: (0)	so the bioballs arent good for salt water anyways? then why are wet/dry systems so big for salt water? im confused now

10-01-2005, 07:30 AM	#6
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,058 User Feedback: (5)	Wet Drys aren't big for saltwater anymore. They used to be some 20 years ago, but we've since learned better. The biowheels make a lot of nitrate, yes, but they also tend to clog & get stuck sometimes. Very annoying.

10-02-2005, 10:46 PM	#7
Stix87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Age: 20 Posts: 110 User Feedback: (0)	i would like to know more abotu the aquaclear refurium for ym tank

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Funny, informative, or just plain sad?	TheOldSalt	FYI (For Your Info)	17	07-29-2007 04:33 PM
Glossary	euRasian32	FYI (For Your Info)	22	06-20-2006 11:47 AM
Information for Beginners & Returnees	lochness	Beginner Freshwater	19	01-23-2006 02:53 PM
big belly...	baby~doll	Diseases	25	07-21-2005 01:23 PM
Max's journal	maxpayne_lhp	User Journals	9	07-11-2005 12:45 AM