Bio-Wheel

[Semo]

Using a hob filter with bio-wheel. I am assuming that I don't need to use the biowheel since I have liverock. Is this correct? I sure hope so...thing sounds like a waterfall with the biowheel installed.

 

[Jennie]

It is preferable to take the bio-wheel off Semo, many people claim that it keeps the nitrates at too high of a level.

 

[TimSchmidt]

Yep, it's a nitrate bomb. Of course you could use it and test your water to see if it is for you.

 

[shaggydoo541]

I've never used one... but a buddy of mine took the wheel off his and he has had no problems. Of course I have read they are bad to begin with but have no personal experience with them causing any problems when left on.

 

[reefman23]

take it off... you are right in that the LR does the same thing as the wheel but better.

Jesse

 

[skipm]

BioWheels are a good addition for fish only tanks where you may need the additional filtration but they are indeed undesireable in a reeftank, nano or otherwise.

 

[Semo]

Thanks for the second opinions...Its definately quieter without it.