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Bio whell HOB filter help

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bearsareawsome, Jan 3, 2012.

  1. Jan 3, 2012 #1
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

    bearsareawsome Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So i am trying to get a HOB filter for my clown.  I have a 112 set up now but i am selling it.  would it work to take the HOB bio wheel and put it in the already cycled and been runing take for a week and not put my clown through a cycle?  sorry that might sound confusing./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/crazy.gif
     
  2. Jan 3, 2012 #2
    mthomp

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    i am confused. if you are asking if the bio wheel filter will work. I used one on my first tank but didnt use the wheels because of nitrates.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2012 #3
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    What would you recomend? its just a 15 gallon for now that will have a pair for clowns in it.
     
  4. Jan 3, 2012 #4
    mthomp

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    just use the filter minus the wheels. makes for decent water movement and the filters are good for carbon.biggest issue i had was salt clogging the spray bars
     
  5. Jan 3, 2012 #5
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    Would putting the filter in my cycled tank make it cycle faster? This might be a stupid question.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2012 #6
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    You could get the same effect by just taking a couple pieces of live rock from your established tank and seeding your clown tank with it.
     

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