Why is my bio wheel not spinning?

Why is my bio wheel not spinning?

Make sure that there is no debris around the impeller, and that the syphon tube is relatively clean. If the tube gets too much build up around the inside the amount of water that it sucks up is reduced. Biowheels need a certain amount of water in order to spin.

Do bio wheels need to be replaced?

As long as BIO-Wheel is not damaged, it does not need to be replaced.

Why is my Marineland filter not working?

Make sure there is not a bunch of gunk causing the impeller to not turn. Lift out the column that is attached to the intake, check for gunk and make sure the blades did not come off. Set it back down in it’s home and see if the impeller engages. You might have to prime it again.

What does a bio wheel filter do?

As it rotates, the Bio-Wheel exposes beneficial bacteria to the air, helping bacteria work harder and faster to keep your aquarium ammonia-free. The Bio-Wheel never clogs or needs to be replaced. All Bio-Wheel filters feature noise-reducing, two-piece vented covers and adjustable mid-level intake strainers.

Are Marineland filters good?

The Marineland penguin 350 is a great filter. I had originally got one for my 75 Gallon tank housing an Oscar. Oscars are very messy fish, especially during feeding. After a year, it is still performing wonderfully and keeping my water crystal clear, while also keeping ammonia and Nitrite levels at zero.

Which order does the nitrogen cycle occur in for aquarium micro ecosystems?

Step 1: Whenever your fish goes to the bathroom, some ammonia is produced. Step 2: Beneficial bacteria #1 eats the ammonia and produces nitrites. Step 3: Beneficial bacteria #2 then eats the nitrites and produces nitrates (the least toxic nitrogen compound).

What types of nitrogen are plants easily able to use?

Nitrate is the form of nitrogen most used by plants for growth and development. Nitrate is the form that can most easily be lost to groundwater. Ammonium taken in by plants is used directly in proteins. This form is not lost as easily from the soil.

Which organisms are most critical in the nitrogen cycle?

The most important part of the cycle is bacteria. Bacteria help the nitrogen change between states so it can be used. When nitrogen is absorbed by the soil, different bacteria help it to change states so it can be absorbed by plants.

Do all organisms need nitrogen?

All living things need nitrogen to build proteins and other important body chemicals. However, most organisms, including plants, animals and fungi, cannot get the nitrogen they need from the atmospheric supply.

What is the most significant role for nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Nitrogen is found in soils and plants, in the water we drink, and in the air we breathe. It is also essential to life: a key building block of DNA, which determines our genetics, is essential to plant growth, and therefore necessary for the food we grow.