Bioballs

[Resinman]

Hey guys I need a leed finding bioballs in the Toronto area. Been to the wholesaler and he doesn't have the type I prefer. I am looking for the blue 1 inch ones that have all the rays on them. Also does anyone have a number for the new people that own the rights to Serra products in Canada. No wonder they can't sell here no one can find a way to contact them

Brent

[brewmaster15]

Brent,
talk to bill egan...Instant message billeagan here for info on Sera, I think he's selling it the USA. maybe he has the info you need.

for bioballs... maybe try aquaticecosystems.com They are USA , but have just about everything.

Hth,
al

[Resinman]

Thankyou very much Al. I just emailed Bill Egan and had a look at that site. Great site. I was looking for a bigger a pump too.

Brent

[ronrca]

Brent, how about the nylon pot scrubbers or other inexpensive medians instead of bioballs. Much cheaper than bioballs. Just a thought!

http://www.wernersponds.com/biofiltermedia.htm

[Resinman]

Brent, how about the nylon pot scrubbers or other inexpensive medians instead of bioballs. Much cheaper than bioballs. Just a thought!

http://www.wernersponds.com/biofiltermedia.htm

Thank you for the suggestion about the scrubbers. Been there done that I prefabricate Central Systems And I am pretty particular about what I put in them. I use Serra Siperax (Cindered Glass) as my anaerobic media and like to use plastic self cleaning bioballs in my towers. I found the scrub pads get pretty dirty in the long haul. This project is for a second system I am putting in my hatchery in an expansion I am doing. The towers I make hold about 40 gallons of bio material, are vented for reverse air stripping and ribbed to keep the water in the media.

I have used just about evrythingfrom Hair curlers to lava rock. The truth is they all work. Some are just abit more efficient than others.

Brent

[ronrca]

Wow! Good to know. Id love to see some of your systems and how your putting them together. I think it would be great info for the diy section as well. I make all my own filters because I can customize them to my racks and Im always looking for ideas and ways to improve.

Thanks

[kaceyo]

I used the bio-barrels many years ago in my 180gal reef tank and, of course, they worked great. In the end I pulled the bio-filter off completely and the tank was much better for it. Now I'd like to try the potscrubbers on my discus tanks but the only places I know to get them specialize in bio-filter media so, I'd guess, they are marked up. They are definitly more than the $5.00 sq/ft noted in the link above. So are the ones in grocery stores. Does anyone know where to get them in bulk at the lwer price?
Thanx,

Kacey

[Resinman]

Hey guys thanks. As for seeing my systems I have been laying low until my hatchery is complete. I was one of the pioneers 19 years ago in central here in North America. I Experimented with everything from Ozone to U.V. to Central heating in centrals. I love doing discus but the politics drove me away from the hobby before. I really like this site because I hve noticed allot of genuine people here. Once the Hatchery is done you guys will be the first to see the picks and more than welcome to see what I do. I am a little different because I love using exchange resins. Anyways as I said I would love to stay just low key and enjoy all you guys and all the enthusiasm here

Brent McDonald

[discusdave]

I just went to ebay and did a search under "bio-balls." Had 23 auctions come up. All way cheaper than I have ever seen them at stores. Jeez, I wish I had thought of this before I went out last week and bought 4 gallons at $19 US each at my LFS.

At least you can save some money. Go to ebay.

Dave

[Resinman]

I just went to ebay and did a search under "bio-balls." Had 23 auctions come up. All way cheaper than I have ever seen them at stores. Jeez, I wish I had thought of this before I went out last week and bought 4 gallons at $19 US each at my LFS.

At least you can save some money. Go to ebay.

Dave

All right Dave never thought! great! Thanks

Brent

[ronrca]

Hey guys thanks. As for seeing my systems I have been laying low until my hatchery is complete. I was one of the pioneers 19 years ago in central here in North America. I Experimented with everything from Ozone to U.V. to Central heating in centrals. I love doing discus but the politics drove me away from the hobby before. I really like this site because I hve noticed allot of genuine people here. Once the Hatchery is done you guys will be the first to see the picks and more than welcome to see what I do. I am a little different because I love using exchange resins. Anyways as I said I would love to stay just low key and enjoy all you guys and all the enthusiasm here

Brent McDonald

When do you expect your hatchery to be complete? I can hardly wait! Please post pics and I will make sure I add it to the fishroom link center under the diy section.

[Resinman]

When do you expect your hatchery to be complete? I can hardly wait! Please post pics and I will make sure I add it to the fishroom link center under the diy section.

Well like allot of you here are a few pics of my filter while I am still adding tanks. This is a prefilter box that preceeds the main filter. I find it easy to access and remove the organics daily

[Resinman]

Well like allot of you here are a few pics of my filter while I am still adding tanks. This is a prefilter box that preceeds the main filter. I find it easy to access and remove the organics daily

Pre-filter box

[Resinman]

main filter section with Polyester Filter pads and Bio-media. The system is wrapped in insulation to help control heat loss.

[Resinman]

Bio-Tower.... 5.5 ft... ribbed...sprinkler ... reverse air flow to strip amonia..
Sorry it isn't that clear but I have a Grundfos 3 speed pump. 3500 gallons an hour running the system