Are plastic bio balls good?

It increases the surface area of each bio ball. You see, bacteria likes to cling to the surface of objects. And, plastic bio balls have been designed to provide as much surface area as possible for the bacteria to cling to.

Are bio balls any good?

Bio balls are used to hold the beneficial bacteria from your tank and not for removing waste products from the system. We recommend that these are used after the water flows through filter foam as the foam will catch and remove any debris from the water meaning these will not get stuck in the groves of the Bio balls.

Do bio balls need to be cleaned?

If you periodically rinse them off and keep them clean, nitrate and bio-balls woes should decrease, as long as this is the sole source of the nitrate problem in the aquarium. Cleaning them requires only 30 minutes or less.

What plastic are bio balls made from?

TRUSTED! Our Bio balls are 100% polypropylene making them a safe reliable biological filtration media for fresh and saltwater. They are manufactured for use in koi and water garden ponds, freshwater fish tanks, saltwater aquariums, aquaponics, fish hatcheries and much more.

Should you replace bio balls?

Bio balls don't really need replaced. They simply provide a foundation for the helpful bacteria to cling to. In fact replacing them would remove a huge amount of good bacteria that you need. Carbon on the other hand needs replaced.

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How long do Bio balls last?

The ceramic bio ball hold about the same amount of bacteria as over 150 plastic ones will hold so I would add some ceramic ones with them then in 3 to 6 months time gradually remove the plastic ones.

How long does it take for bacteria to grow on bio balls?

As soon as you drop those Marine Pure Balls into your established tank the beneficial bacteria will start to colonize them. After three or four days you'll have a healthy population growing on them, but you might want to wait at least a week for good measure. GL.

How long do Bio balls take to work?

Most new aquariums take 3-6 weeks to fully cycle, meaning that the nitrogen cycle can successfully process ammonia into nitrates.

Do bio balls cause nitrates?

If you are doing a reef you do not need bio balls. Yes they will contribute to nitrate issues.

Do bio balls help with ammonia?

The point of having beneficial bacteria in your aquarium water filtration unit is to get rid of certain chemicals and toxins in the water. A bio ball helps solve the problem of ammonia and nitrites in aquarium water.

Where do you place bio balls?

Place the bio balls in the stream of water running through your fish tank's filter. Although bio balls will catch some pieces of algae, they are not meant to be used as a physical filter. Installing them downstream of a filter membrane will help keep them from clogging.

What's the difference between bio balls and ceramic rings?

Bio balls should only be used for biological filtration only. They simply exist to trap and remove waste. Ceramic rings will ultimately trap more bad stuff, but your bio balls will ultimately do a better job of denitrifying bacteria.

How many bio balls are needed per gallon?

Approximately 750 bioballs equal one cubic foot. A helpful equation is: 100 bioballs = 1 gallon capacity.

What is the best bio media?

Sintered glass media are considered some of the best types of bio media due to their high porosity. This is especially true of Eheim Substrat Pro biological filter media. These little (¼” or 6-10mm) pearl shaped sintered glass beads have a surface area of 1800 sq ft per gallon of media.

Where do you put bio balls in a pond?

The BioBalls can be placed in skimmer boxes, waterfall filters, or directly in your pond to increase the available surface area for beneficial bacteria.

Do bio balls reduce nitrate?

The surface area of Plastic Bio-Balls is all external and hence, always exposed to oxygen rich water. It can convert ammonia to nitrate, but can go no further. There is no opportunity for anaerobic bacteria to develop in the media.

Are bio balls good for reef tank?

Bio Balls can be used in saltwater aquariums but if left uncleaned they easily trap detritus which can lead to high nitrates & phosphates. They provide a large surface area for nitrifying bacteria to colonize however newer technology is available to work more efficiently & require less maintenance.

Where do bio balls go in a sump?

They are not intended to trap detritus and particles, and if you are using them in the sump, should be placed in the area of your sump least likely to come into contact with detritus, normally closest to the return. Detritus should be removed through other forms of filtration such as a filter socks or filter sponges.

How often should I clean my bio filter?

When you clean your Biofalls, you wipe out this delicate ecosystem that your pond has spent so much time building up. We recommend cleaning it only once per year, usually as part of an annual spring clean-out, before the water temperature in the pond is consistently above 55 degrees.

How long does bio-media last?

Bio-media does clog over time, and it is recommended to provide clean filter media for effective colonization by bacteria. This family of nitrifying bacteria will benefit from partial media changes every 3-6 months to ensure clean porous surfaces are available.

How much bio-media do I need?

Each 2000g of FilterPlus is enough bio-media to filter a heavily stocked 125 to 150 gallon aquarium, or a medium-stocked 225 gallon aquarium. We recommend 75 to 100 grams per 10 gallons for medium-stock level, and 150 to 200 grams per 10 gallons for heavy-stock level.

Can you use ceramic rings and bio balls?

Bio balls should only be used for biological filtration only. They simply exist to trap and remove waste. Ceramic rings will ultimately trap more bad stuff, but your bio balls will ultimately do a better job of denitrifying bacteria.

How often should you change ceramic media?

Fluval, for example, recommends that ceramic rings be swapped out every 6 months. Marineland, another ceramic filter manufacturer, states that the rings should never be replaced.