I thought bio-balls were bad?

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #1 05/19/2004, 05:46 PM

I have been looking at new tnaks, I'm looking into the tenecor systams, the RR acrylic 240 gallon. The thing is, they all come with bio-balls as the filtration device. I thought bio-balls were horrible. If I were to order one of these systems, it comes with bio-balls and a berlin system. I'm not familiar with Berlin, are they as good as remora?

Amanda

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #2 05/19/2004, 05:48 PM

Wow, I really shouldn't have wine before typing!!!! Looking at new TANKS, and looking at tenecor SYSTEMS LOL, my nose is numb. I really shouldn'tbe typing.

MalHavoc · #3 05/19/2004, 05:51 PM

You don't need to get the bioball system with the Tenecor tank. It's an option. I know people who have ordered reef ready tanks from them and went ahead and did their own thing with the sump.

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #4 05/19/2004, 05:53 PM

The problem is, I don't know what to do with the system. I have never had a sump, and I have only used a skimmer and an Emperor filter. I need a lot of help. Also, is there sump big enough to have a refug in it?

greg s · #5 05/19/2004, 05:59 PM

looking at your currnt set up, it looks like you know what
going on...you will just need more sand, more rock, more
light, and a bigger skimmer, the sump will just add more
room for all the "junk" our tanks need, big pumps,
a reactor, fuge, extra sand bad, etc.

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #6 05/19/2004, 06:03 PM

so, should I get the berlin skimmer, or just stick with a remora skimmer, in sump?

greg s · #7 05/19/2004, 06:18 PM

i would use a "beckett" style skimmer, the berlin
triple pass skimmer is not the best working out there..
i have buddy that just scraped his for the lack of skimmate..
i dont know much about the remora, is that a HOB type?

Anthony8858 · #8 05/19/2004, 07:16 PM

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looking at your currnt set up, it looks like you know what
going on...you will just need more sand, more rock, more
light, and a bigger skimmer, the sump will just add more
room for all the "junk" our tanks need, big pumps,
a reactor, fuge, extra sand bad, etc.

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AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #9 05/19/2004, 07:18 PM

I have never heard of beckett, what is the best in sump skimmer out there?

MalHavoc · #10 05/19/2004, 07:24 PM

You know, you could always just get the tank and the stand, and then go for something that lifereef.com makes. Jeff makes GREAT stuff. All in one package gets you a really nice sump, a great skimmer, and all your pumps and stuff. check out his berlin LF systems. Very nice.

AEALOVESHERGIRLS · #11 05/19/2004, 07:26 PM

Thanks! I will, rightnow!