Just wondering what point bio-balls serve?
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Just wondering what point bio-balls serve?
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
Nothing in a reef usually but trouble. For fish only they provide surface area for the growth of nitrifying bacteria for tank filtration and help produce turbulence, aiding in the gas-exchange process.
Eric
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so they ideal for the puffer tank. All its gonna be is fish
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
Yeah would work but Live Rock rubble would be better
Eric
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^ depends who you ask i really dont have a preference since i have never used bio balls but when it comes to surface area, bio balls kicks LR rubble's butt so when it comes to wanting the good bacteria the more surface area you have the better, so i would figure that in a fish only setup bioballs wouldnt be a bad way to go JMO. I have heard people go back and forth on the subject fr some time and it always came down to whatever you find works best for you. and really that goes for just about anything in this hobby.
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Also I would think bio-balls would be alot cheaper too
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
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I have bio balls in my reef set up with no problems ( yet knock on wood )
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My cats love em' Cat toys yeah! thats what theyr'e good for. I got two bags(never touched by cats) Biocube type never used. Free if you want em'. Nitrate factories, keep em rinsed off occasionally but dont scrub.
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Cat toys that is a good idea I will have to try that.
Eric
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[QUOTE=chromiumlux;1141]My cats love em' Cat toys yeah! thats what theyr'e good for. I got two bags(never touched by cats) Biocube type never used. Free if you want em'. Nitrate factories, keep em rinsed off occasionally but dont scrub.[/QUOTE
So you use cat toys? Never thought about using cat toys.
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
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