bio Wheel Replacement

[blindskate]

how often does someone normally REPLACE the actualy bio-WHEEL. the things that spins...

 

[soytnly]

I ran one for quite a while years ago when they first came out and were actually very popular. If it were me, I'd replace the whole thing, but that's just me. I had to do periodic maintenance to keep the thing spinning but never really replaced it.

 

[cmor1701d]

When it won't spin any more. Those things last a long time. Not great for a reef tank but fine for FO. I keep the wheel in the sump of my main. Then if I need it for QT I can set it up immediately. Instant cycle in the QT tank.

 

[neilanh]

They claim that the older they are, the more efficient they are. So, don't replace it until it doesn't work anymore.

 

[p3purr]

Don't clean it off either.

 

[blindskate]

deng..really? mine looks rusty..so i took it out....ok. thanks

 

[p3purr]

Since the bacteria is dead you can gently scrub it with a NEW toothbrush or similar small brush. Otherwise replace it since it's off and the bacteria is dead.

 

[Ziggy953]

I've made no secret to the fact that I'm not a fan of power filters on SW tanks but I agree with Cmor, when it doesn't spin anymore it is probably time to replace it.