BIoballs in overflow box

[zorden]

Anyone put Bioballs in their overflow box?

i am thinking of putting bioballs inside the overflow box and have a filter on the opening of the overflow box to filter the dirt.

care to share

[giantbicycle]

I put mine in there

[marinehobbist]

Mine too!

[Achilles Tang]

Used to put them in there a long time ago to reduce the water crashing sound from the overflow.

But I found that it contributed to a higher nitrate level and also became clogged with detritus over time.

Now I just use a Durso standpipe in my overflow chamber.

[hamannbmw]

i had mine in the sump

[Blenny]

I have a compartment full of bio balls. Never have problem with nitrate.(8 months already). I did put a couple of layers of filter wool to catch any debri. Find that they are really useful. Opinion from my shallow experience....... Anyway my tank is filled with almost 9 tangs

[pisces]

IMO. Bio-balls harbour bacteria which convert nitrities to nitrates. Make sure to change 10-15% water regularly to avoid high nitrates. If you got DSB ...that should help too.

[zorden]

Too many different thoughts.

there are ppl telling me to put Bioballs into the overflow box.

and Coral Chips into sump tank?

now... i am confused

the design of my cabinet make it hard for me to move the sump tank..

and the sump tank wif water is heavy

[pisces]

I guess its ok to do that ....just that you should know the implications of doing so.

Try doing a search on bio balls in this forum....U 'll surely find lots of stuff to read on.

[ozy]

I believe the bio balls in the overflow compartment is mainly to reduce the water sound. Sometimes the dorso still have a slight whistling sound which still unbearable for some people.

[Achilles Tang]

Just read up on aerobic bacteria and you'll understand why bioballs and coralchips are used.