How much bio filter media do I need?
Each 1000g of FilterPlus is enough bio-media to filter a heavily stocked 55 to 75 gallon aquarium, or a medium-stocked 100 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.
How is biofilter size calculated?
Sizing steps Identify the maximum allowable TAN concentration within the culture tank. Estimate the maximum feed rate for the system and calculate the maximum rate of total ammonia-nitrogen generation. Determine from previous experience or manufacturers’ specifications the VTR for the biofilter media being used.
How many bio balls do I need?
The general rule of thumb for Bio balls is 10l of bio balls to 450l of water. However, this all depends on the size of your external filter canister or sump. If you are using a sump tank feel free to use as many as you like as these will not harm your tank as long as they are cared for correctly.
What is biological media in filter?
Bio filtration is bacteria in the tank breaking down ammonia, turning it to nitrites, and then to nitrates. Not only bio media remove harmful bacteria and ammonia from your water, it retains good bacteria that keep your livestock and plants healthy.
Can you have too much bio media?
there is no such thing as too much bio media. No matter what, your beneficial bacteria can only grow to the demand. If you have 100lbs of bio media and 1 small fish fed every other day, you will only have a small amount of bacteria despite having 100lbs of media.
How much K1 media do I need?
How do I work out how much media I will need for my aquarium? In a moving bed chamber – You would want no more than 25% of the chamber to be filled with K1 as this allows enough water to help it to be fluidised properly.
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.
Can you have too much biological filtration in aquarium?
Biological filtration will grow and wane to the input. This also of course includes the corals we are trying to grow. While you cant have too much surface area, you can take up more space than you need to. Too much rock in a dt, may detract from visual appeal or room for fish to swim.
Can I over filter my fish tank?
An aquarium can be over-filtered because large filters have large pumps that can move the water too quickly. When the water is cycled at an excessive rate, spread sediment all over the tank, push the fish around, and more. The water should pass through the filter four times an hour.