Are bio balls good or bad?

Are bio balls good or bad?

IMO bio balls are bad. When you have the proper amount of live rock,one and a half to two lbs per gallon,filter floss and bag of carbon that your overflow drains through you will be in good shape. Bio balls are only bad if you do not keep up with the maintenance on them.

What can replace bio balls?

Bioballs are nothing more than surface area for nitrifying bacteria to colonize onto. A better replacement would be a sand bed or porous rock.

When should you replace bio balls?

see less Bio balls don’t really need replaced. They simply provide a foundation for the helpful bacteria to cling to. In fact replacing them would remove a huge amount of good bacteria that you need. Carbon on the other hand needs replaced.

Are bio balls good for freshwater?

Bio balls can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

How does Bio media work?

Biological media is anything inert that provides housing for beneficial bacteria that break down dissolved solids to a less toxic form. This is a media that should not be replaced unless it has become too clogged to function. Bacteria extract food and oxygen from the water passing over them.

Do bio balls cause nitrates?

bioballs and external filters do not cause nitrates as such. It is caused by the filtration cycle whereby fish food and waste break down releasing ammonia which is consumed by aerobic bacteria and converted into nitrite and then nitrate.

Should I use bio balls in a reef tank?

Bio Balls can be used in saltwater aquariums but if left uncleaned they easily trap detritus which can lead to high nitrates & phosphates. They provide a large surface area for nitrifying bacteria to colonize however newer technology is available to work more efficiently & require less maintenance.

Do you need filter media?

Filters are essential for the health of your aquarium. They keep the nitrogen cycle going and help keep your tank inhabitants healthy. Filter media is anything placed in a filter that changes the quality of water flowing through it. Specific types can be used to create custom environmental conditions in your aquarium.

Which is not removed by activated carbon?

Explanation: Activated carbon is effective in removing certain organics, chlorine, fluorine or radon from drinking water or wastewater. However, it is not effective for microbial contaminants, metals, etc. The filter once installed need not to be replaced in activated carbon filtration.

What’s the difference between activated charcoal and activated carbon?

Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. Activated carbon is usually derived from charcoal. When derived from coal it is referred to as activated coal.