Would'nt a protein skimmer be good for fresh water? Also, I've seen those bio balls swirling aroung in some sumps, is it actually better if they are still and have the water trickle over them?
Thanks for the upload. Can I use this kind of filter for my upcoming saltwater aquarium housing a single mantis shrimp? This will be my first ever aquarium so if not it would be nice if you could point me in the right direction.
I was told that bioballs Are breeding ground for high Nitrate levels by a few different reef aquarists whom sale saltwater and reef systems and livestock. They said once they took the bioballs out, the nitrates went way down!
@3Deditor You are absolutely correct! However, the environment in which you would avoid bio balls is called a living reef and the application of filtration, sans bio balls, is called a "berlin style" sump. This particular wet/dry filter is used in "fish only" systems, and when applied with the correct quantity of bio balls, keeps the nitrates under control.
hi, i have the same filter but with one bio ball compartment and i cant get the water level steady. the pump either doesnt suck the water out fast enough or when i adjust it, it slowly the pump the water level slowly decreases. i cant get it still. HELP ME!!!!!
@monsterman1122 Check your drain- the problem is most likely there. Keep in mind, no matter how much your pump is churning, your drain will only react accordingly... Either its clogged or its too small. Good luck!! Hopefully there isn't any water on your floor! Keep me posted.
Best way to go with a reef tank is sump refugium method some mud substrate and macroalgae lots of live rock in the tank...bigger sump refugium the better and never be cheap on ur skimmer get a quality skimmer.... Swc 160 or 180 cone skimmer.....check out reef dynamics ins series as well... Nice vid!!
You wouldn't recommend using Bio-balls in a reef system would you? Everything ive been told is that because Bio-balls are so effective at removing Ammonia and Nitrite that they can become "Nitrate Factories".
@rikkinz69 Definitely wouldn't suggest using bio balls in a reef system. You are correct in that they can act as a "nitrate-trap" and assist the filtration in working backwards. I'm a hardcore believer in Berlin-style sumps for reefs:) And what can I say...a little exercise never hurt:) Happy New Year!
@rikkinz69 Im using a 90 liter sump wet dry 3,000 bio ball set up in my 900 liter tank i feed 2 times a day and I have 15 big 20 - 25CM long orandas gold fish the filtration works so well I never ever get any ammonia at all and after 6 week with out a water change my Nitrate was only at 10% this is a kick ass set up but I do like to change my water every 2 weeks so the water looks cleaner
Would'nt a protein skimmer be good for fresh water? Also, I've seen those bio balls swirling aroung in some sumps, is it actually better if they are still and have the water trickle over them?
randy12368 3 days ago
dude ur videos are AWESOME! u just got yourself a new subscriber.
last9emperor 6 days ago
@last9emperor thanks for subbing!
InfinityAquariums 6 days ago
Thanks for the upload. Can I use this kind of filter for my upcoming saltwater aquarium housing a single mantis shrimp? This will be my first ever aquarium so if not it would be nice if you could point me in the right direction.
linddk88 3 weeks ago
Awesome video - very informative. I'm trying to find a wet-dry system to set up and this was a great refresher!
bmwbrit7 1 month ago
@bmwbrit7 Awesome! Thank you- glad we could help!
InfinityAquariums 1 month ago
I was told that bioballs Are breeding ground for high Nitrate levels by a few different reef aquarists whom sale saltwater and reef systems and livestock. They said once they took the bioballs out, the nitrates went way down!
3Deditor 4 months ago
@3Deditor You are absolutely correct! However, the environment in which you would avoid bio balls is called a living reef and the application of filtration, sans bio balls, is called a "berlin style" sump. This particular wet/dry filter is used in "fish only" systems, and when applied with the correct quantity of bio balls, keeps the nitrates under control.
InfinityAquariums 4 months ago
an algae scrubber does the same thing and does more for your system.
DarinSchmidt 5 months ago
i'm surprised no one has mentioned how cute this guy is !
lol.
call me ... :p
PaNdeM0niuM 6 months ago
@PaNdeM0niuM I'm just curious, and see if he can go shritless
oskrcg 3 months ago
hi, i have the same filter but with one bio ball compartment and i cant get the water level steady. the pump either doesnt suck the water out fast enough or when i adjust it, it slowly the pump the water level slowly decreases. i cant get it still. HELP ME!!!!!
monsterman1122 11 months ago
@monsterman1122 Check your drain- the problem is most likely there. Keep in mind, no matter how much your pump is churning, your drain will only react accordingly... Either its clogged or its too small. Good luck!! Hopefully there isn't any water on your floor! Keep me posted.
InfinityAquariums 11 months ago
Best way to go with a reef tank is sump refugium method some mud substrate and macroalgae lots of live rock in the tank...bigger sump refugium the better and never be cheap on ur skimmer get a quality skimmer.... Swc 160 or 180 cone skimmer.....check out reef dynamics ins series as well... Nice vid!!
vipete1985 1 year ago
not a fan of blue balls...
Nugburner420 1 year ago
excellent simple info!
rocklord423 1 year ago
You wouldn't recommend using Bio-balls in a reef system would you? Everything ive been told is that because Bio-balls are so effective at removing Ammonia and Nitrite that they can become "Nitrate Factories".
Also, have you been working out Nic ;)
rikkinz69 1 year ago
@rikkinz69 Definitely wouldn't suggest using bio balls in a reef system. You are correct in that they can act as a "nitrate-trap" and assist the filtration in working backwards. I'm a hardcore believer in Berlin-style sumps for reefs:) And what can I say...a little exercise never hurt:) Happy New Year!
InfinityAquariums 1 year ago
@rikkinz69 Im using a 90 liter sump wet dry 3,000 bio ball set up in my 900 liter tank i feed 2 times a day and I have 15 big 20 - 25CM long orandas gold fish the filtration works so well I never ever get any ammonia at all and after 6 week with out a water change my Nitrate was only at 10% this is a kick ass set up but I do like to change my water every 2 weeks so the water looks cleaner
stevenJEDI3 1 year ago