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09-07-2004, 11:50 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Canada
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Advice with my biowheel
Hi guys... I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing with my biowheel is normal... I currently have ciporax in the bottom, along with some floss on top and I can't seem to get my biowheels to turn well. One of them rotates but the other barely moves... Any suggestions? I was also wondering if I should replace the filter pads I threw out months ago (the guy at the store said use the floss&siporax instead but I'm beginning to wonder) and I have to scrub the thing at least once a week because of the algae buildup... Normal? Lemmie know. Thanx in advance!
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09-07-2004, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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I can't comment on the functionality of your bio-wheel but I thought I would chime in to try and see what other equipment you use; it's possible that your system could be better off with out it.
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09-07-2004, 11:59 PM
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09-08-2004, 12:22 AM
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What size tank? How much live rock and what kind of substrate?
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09-08-2004, 11:34 PM
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 55 Gallon About 70 lbs live rock Live substrate, about 2 1/2 -3 inches deep (not the really fine stuff) |
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09-09-2004, 01:01 AM
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I would remove the Bio-Wheel filter and run with a good protein skimmer and the natural filtration you already have. If you need the extra water movement, look into a couple of powerheads.
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