Thoughts on Bio-Balls

[mrteach3]

Hey all,

I just purchased some Bio-Balls and replaced my lava rocks which were a pain. What are your thoughts on Bio-Balls??? Also, my pond is about 1200 gallons. I currently only have 5 gallons of Bio-Balls in my pond. Do I need more than that??? Is there something better??? I have other filtration(media filters) in the pond. Thanks.

 

[PS3]

what other media do you have in the filter besdies the bio balls?
and i would say get more but if its working for you and your water is good
then stick with what you have

 

[mrteach3]

I currently don't have anything else besides the Bio-Balls and the filter in the pump box, as well as the waterfall box(3 filters).

I thought I would try the Bio-Balls because the lava rocks got so dirty too quickly. Looks like I might need to buy one more 5 gallon bucket. That might do it.

 

[koiguy1969]

hold on a sec.. do you have the bio balls in your pond or filter? they belong in a filter not the pond. and theres better media than bioballs.

 

[mrteach3]

I have them in a mesh bag on top of my filters in the top waterfall box. What else is better out there?

 

[Squidhead]

Bio balls are OK. All you want is a porous type surface that has as much surface area as you can get in a compact space. I am going to be using the box strapping material Koikeeper used in the stock tank filter in the DIY section. I will be selling the remainder of what I have when I am done. Coarse sponge material is good. Porcelain rings are also good. I guess the best one is what you feel is easiest to work with and does the job. You can even try a combonation of several to find out. Check out fostersmithaquatics.com and just search out filter media. I'm not saying that they have the best prices, but they do have a wide selection.

 

[DoDad]

I use bio balls in my foam fractioner.

 

[koikeepr]

Here goes someone else mentioning the foam fractioner (aka protein skimmer).

Did you DIY yours DoDad?

 

[3qtkidz]

Squidhead let me know when you are ready to sell your unused portion of the polystrapping. I was going to order on ebay but would be very insterested in splitting with you squidhead.

 

[DoDad]

I did two, one was from a 12" dia. pipe and the other 8"
.

 

[koikeepr]

Did you take photos DoDad? Can you post your plans? The topic has been bubbling here and we're interested in DIY'ing some--especially since they are so darn expensive to buy!

 

[koiguy1969]

take your pick
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=diy+pond+protien+fractioner&aq=f