Water Change

[MissKpisces]

I just did my first water change. Am I suposed to clean the bio balls in my wet/dry filter ?

 

[rkaragozler]

You shouldn't be using bio balls at all, they are prone to build up with bacteria and cause high nitrates,

 

[MissKpisces]

Oh. So what is suposed to be in there?

 

[rkaragozler]

what kind of sump do you have, can you post pics

 

[danager]

I've been using bioballs for over a year... Had 1 nitrate ploom when i first started but after that it's been smooth sailing for this newbie!

 

[MissKpisces]

I've been using bioballs for over a year... Had 1 nitrate ploom when i first started but after that it's been smooth sailing for this newbie!

So , am i suposed to clean the balls?

 

[danager]

nope... dont clean them.

 

[rkaragozler]

If you haven't had any problems leave them alone then,, never fix something that is not broken

 

[MissKpisces]

ok thanks people.

 

[jadakiss]

get rid of those balls.

 

[Josh]

What sort of filtration do you have? A skimmer?

 

[DrHarryLopez]

Do you have a FOLWR system, Softies, SPS?

 

[beerfish]

Wow... before everyone jumps on the bioball bandwagon, do we know if this is a reef tank? Bioballs are acceptable in FO tanks even if they're not ideal. They've been used successfully for many years.

 

[FlexLuthor]

this should help
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[FlexLuthor]

guess that didnt work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bevJr3Ra84Q

 

[Lenny718]

Whats a Bio Ball??? :tongue1:

 

[DrHarryLopez]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bevJr3Ra84Q

Too damn funny!!!!!