Emperors Vs Aquaclears

[Harlock]

I like biowheels on smaller tanks. Even planted ones I like them simply because of how easy it is to swap bacterial colonies around etc. You can easily use Flourish Excel for a source of carbon for plants on smaller tanks. But, on bigger tanks, it's simply not as cost effective as pressurized CO2 and if I am spending money on pressurized CO2, I'll be using a canister, not a biowheel. Just like anything else, everyone has their preferences, solutions and reasons.

 

[TommyR]

I prefer AQs after trying one. I still have a mini bio-wheel on a 10g tank and it works fine. My 20g high AQ 30 impeller has to be kicked started after a power glitch though. My AQ 20 on a 5g doesn't seem to have that problem.

Bio wheels are fine filters, just make your own cartridge insstead of buying them. I use sheet filter material and a cartridge frame.

Tom