DSB VS BIOBALLS

Timbits · #1 01-23-2011, 01:58 AM

Hey all, trying to decide which one to use for filtration on one of my systems. Factors include a large bio-load.

Which one do you prefer? and why?

Wayne · #2 01-23-2011, 02:23 AM

Lots of live rock, really big skimmer and a reactor with gfo, np pellets or zeovit

naesco · #3 01-23-2011, 02:37 AM

I would nix the bioballs as they simply add to nitrate problems.
DSB reduces nitrate problems, and the critters in the sand and their offspring provide food for coral and fish in your tank.

If you plan a large bioload, test often and do frequent water changes.

Vitaminz · #4 01-23-2011, 02:39 AM

No on the bioballz....I use to have them in my sump and nixed them. Replaced with live rubble.

Jeff

Timbits · #5 01-23-2011, 05:31 AM

what does nix mean?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitaminz

No on the bioballz....I use to have them in my sump and nixed them. Replaced with live rubble.

Jeff

Wayne · #6 01-23-2011, 05:53 AM

Means he ditched them. They need to be rinsed once a week to ensure they don't become a nitrate factory. They were used in the past, now live rock is used with a lot more success