View Full Version : BioBalls in a Power filter?
NJ Devils Fan
08-08-2003, 10:30 AM
I got a 75 pack of BioBalls a few weeks ago because I needed a few for my DiY CO2 diffuser. I have nearly 70 left and I don't have a canister yet. Would it work to put the BioBalls in my Emperor 400s? Like behind the pad?
125gJoe
08-08-2003, 10:47 AM
Hope others reply too, but I'd stick with what the manufacturer recommends. They know the design and how the flow should be thru the filter..
Matt W
08-08-2003, 11:00 AM
I don't see where it would cause a problem...Stick them in one side of the emperor and see what happens. They really shouldn't restrict flow. More surface for bacteria to adhere to is always nice :)
blitzen25bm
08-08-2003, 8:18 PM
i had one of those bigger walmart filters. just like an emperor but without the biowheel and only 1 filter cartridge on each side so it left a lot of room in front of the filter cartridge. and i stuffed a bunch of bioballs in there and they would stay cleaner because it was only exposed to clean water.
Andy16
08-10-2003, 6:14 PM
I heard that if eyou get an air stone attached to an air punp and stick it in there with bio balls it is supposed to make a bacteria colony. Seems like it would work to me.
Anaxus
08-10-2003, 7:43 PM
blitzen25bm..The reagent filters are actually made in the same plant as the penguin filters. Marineland even offers a retro fit kit that contains the bio-wheels, braces, bearings, and a new hood. I think it cost me 15$ or so at a LFS. I got the regent in one of the walmart package deals for w 29gallon tank. Not saying this would be better then what you currently have but not many people know about it thought I would spread the word :)
blitzen25bm
08-10-2003, 10:30 PM
anaxus. yea i knew that but i dont really use that filter anymore, sometimes for water circulation or i just stuff it and use it to polish. started upgrading all the tanks earlier so i got a ton of tanks 5-40 gallons put into storage and a bunch of filters from the smaller whispers to AC500s to HOT magnums. only brought the regent because only walmart was open at 11. Got a wetdry setup with the 180 so all my tanks are getting switched over to 125 or larger and i am only going to use wetdrys now, built a few myself and they are the easiest filters.