Question: Can I use a Bioweel in a Planted Tank?
Answer: In answer to the reader question:
"I am a beginner with a 20 gal tank and plan to set up some live plants and few (5 to 10, gradually) freshwater fishes. I have read external power filters are good choice for this type of set-up. My first question: is this generally true? Anything you want to add?
The pet store I went to said bio-wheels are difficult to operate and hard to find parts for. Is this really the case? I am skeptical because the store didn't carry any bio-wheel filter. Any help you can provide in deciding which filter to get would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. "
Hello, I suspect the store owner wanted you to buy one of his filters, not go somewhere else to buy a biowheel. Bio wheel filters are not difficult to operate or hard to find parts for. As with any filter certain maintenance procedures must be followed but hang on (including biowheel) or canister filters are the most widely used filters for planted tanks. Good water flow that does not break the surface and thus drive existing CO2 out of the water column) is best.
Regards, Don Matakis
Don is an Aquatic Grower & Senior Aquaculturist for Freshwater Aquarium Plants, a division of Aquatic Scapes.
"I am a beginner with a 20 gal tank and plan to set up some live plants and few (5 to 10, gradually) freshwater fishes. I have read external power filters are good choice for this type of set-up. My first question: is this generally true? Anything you want to add?
The pet store I went to said bio-wheels are difficult to operate and hard to find parts for. Is this really the case? I am skeptical because the store didn't carry any bio-wheel filter. Any help you can provide in deciding which filter to get would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. "
Hello, I suspect the store owner wanted you to buy one of his filters, not go somewhere else to buy a biowheel. Bio wheel filters are not difficult to operate or hard to find parts for. As with any filter certain maintenance procedures must be followed but hang on (including biowheel) or canister filters are the most widely used filters for planted tanks. Good water flow that does not break the surface and thus drive existing CO2 out of the water column) is best.
Regards, Don Matakis
Don is an Aquatic Grower & Senior Aquaculturist for Freshwater Aquarium Plants, a division of Aquatic Scapes.
