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  1. iWanaclown

    iWanaclown Astrea Snail

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    Ok so today i picked up a 75 gallon tank, with a 1700 rio pump, all the piping i need for the aqua clear wet dry filter(bio balls), glass hoods and lights(fresh water light) all for 150.00. now my question is should i get rid of the bio balls or keep them and add another type of filtration?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    keep if you are doing freshwater other wise throw them away. Live rock performs the same function in salt water.
     
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  3. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    I 2nd the bio ball ditch. Good buy.
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    When I ran a wet dry I replaced the bio-balls with rubble. I suggest doing the same.

    Remove the eggcrate so the rubble is under the water.
     
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Nice pickup,congrats!Now you'll be able to get that clown :cheesy:
     
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  6. iWanaclown

    iWanaclown Astrea Snail

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    Ok so ill make sure to get rid of the bio balls, replace with crushed rubble(i got some rock i can destroy). oyea its gonna be clown time maybe 3 w00ot w0oot
     
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  7. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Id stick with a pair in a 75 gallon, anything more then a bonded pair will most likley fight till theres only 1-2 clowns left.
     
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