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Bio-Wheel Filter Questions2007-11-24 23:10:17

Hi there,

I was just wanting to know what would be a good bio-wheel filter for a 55-Gallon aquarium? I am planning on having a moderatly planted aquarium with 2-3 in. of substrate, rocks and d-wood, and small community fish (tropical). Would it be okay to put 2 smaller bio-wheels on each end of the aquarium or will that cause to much turbulence thus releasing all of my CO2? Also, has anyone ever tried putting some of those bio-balls in the back of a bio-wheel filter? Just wondering if it would even work.

Giving me name brands would be appreciated!

I know I've been asking alot of questions lately but no, I am not a novice that will be spending $400 on something I'll stick with for a year...lol! I have always had aquariums...right now I have three 10-G, two 20-G, and a 29-G. I just wanna make sure I do my 55 right. The others were all trial and error.

Answers:

Hi, Yes that will work fine. I did the same thing in a 50 Gal. and Plants grew Fish Multiplied and had cover for hatches..\

as for Bio Balls, I never used them...

I Use Marineland Brands Completely! best Choice you can make Also use underwater heater, as the Turbulence is faster.

A good thing to remember when starting any tank is to let it run completely set up, excluding fishes, for 24-48 hrs, check the pH and temp, and make adjustments.

Add Chems, and then add each species of fish separately, and over time use the Bacterial Vac it is a tube that you use without any motor I can explain this more if you need.