Bio load

[trkchezz]

I have a tank that hasn't been set up yet. 30 gallon hex with an AC70 filter ready to go. I know about the cycle, my question is what kind of media should I be using? I would like to buy in bulk to save on overall costs and use bio bags. I want to do what works the best but won't cost me an arm and a leg.


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[mikem691]

With an aqua clear you won't have to replace anything for a long time. Just rinse in tank water and your good to go.

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[ImACoolguy]

With an aqua clear you won't have to replace anything for a long time. Just rinse in tank water and your good to go.

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+1 never replaced anything in my Aquaclear filters in almost a year. Even Purigen is rechargeable.


Caleb

 

[trkchezz]

What about carbon? Or filter floss?

What else should I be putting in there?


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[ImACoolguy]

What about carbon? Or filter floss?

What else should I be putting in there?


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I haven't used filter floss I'm my aquaclears, though I probably should thank you for that, you can buy that stuff in bulk and cut it to fit your filter.

Carbon isn't necessary, it removes medications as its primary purpose.


Caleb

 

[mikem691]

I run the stock sponge and instead of the carbon I use a second bag of the bio media

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[trkchezz]

What kind of bio media do you use? Brand


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[mikem691]

Same rings that come with the filter

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[trkchezz]

It's used and only have the sponge left, I think I'll replace it on this new tank.


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[mikem691]

I would just add 2 fluval 110 bio ring bags. They sell the 2 pack at petsmart. And a new sponge is fine since you are not cycled

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[trkchezz]

Thanks for the tips!

Anyone know where I can buy some used filter media to speed up the process?


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[dylan p]

I'm sure your lfs would just give you some..


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[trkchezz]

I just moved a month ago and still need to scope out my local store...lol


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[dylan p]

You can just throw a couple raw shrimp into pantyhose and leave it in your tank until ammonia spikes


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[trkchezz]

Yeah, I was going to just buy some ammonia from the hardware store. I wanted to speed up the process with some BB to start


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[Fresh2o]

Thanks for the tips!

Anyone know where I can buy some used filter media to speed up the process?


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Try AngelsPlus: http://www.angelsplus.com/FiltersSpongeActive.htm
It has been mentioned more than once on this forum:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/active-sponge-filters-171019.html


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