Changing a bio-wheel

[bghill]

I was wondering on how long one should last but more importantly, what steps need to be taken before switching one out.

I was thinking that it would be a good idea to drop the new one into the tank for a month or so before switching.

Has anyone ever changed a bio-wheel before?

 

[jm1212]

you shouldnt need to unless it falls apart.

 

[liv2padl]

how long one should last

practically a lifetime.

 

[snickle]

UNless it is falling apart no reason to replace. If it too dirty to move just drop it id the tank for a couple of hours. That was marinelab's suggestion.

 

[wataugachicken]

As long as it doesn't have big holes rotted through it and it still does a spin every few seconds, it's working.

 

[icecubez189]

your biowheel is where a lot of bacteria has developed as part of your biofiltration, hence its purpose. you don't need to replace it unless it's damaged.

 

[Atomix-MFK]

Every year or so, I hold mine under old tank water in a pot and give it a shake.

 

[mostlycichlids]

Every year or so, I hold mine under old tank water in a pot and give it a shake.

You should never have to replace it it should practacally last forever..Holding it under tap water and shaking it will do nothing...The biowheel holds mostly all of the filters bacteria and changing it will get rid of a lot of bacteria needed.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

you might want to clean it with tank water here and there.... but no need to change the bio wheel or the sponges or anything unless its falling apart.

 

[Atomix-MFK]

Tap water would actually kill all the bacteria. I give mine a quick shake in old tank water to get rid of some of the schmeg that builds up on the surface.