replace bioballs?

[lobsternoob]

So, I'm cleaning out a truvu aquasystem 55 I bought a little while ago. It was previously a SW tank, looks like it was really lightly used. I'm most likely gonna be going FW with this tank, If I do SW itll be way down the line. Should I replace the bioballs with say filter floss? half bioballs half floss? there are also 3 rolls of a very large mesh sponge, I'm just wondering what some other people would do for filter media, cause i can stuff this thing with whatever the heck I want...

[ILuvMyGoldBarb]

I assume the Wet/Dry trickle filter is under the tank in the stand? If so, no need to use anything else, the bioballs will be fine.

[lobsternoob]

It's actually built into the back of the tank, here's a link to the exact tank. But if bioballs would do the same job basically for FW then I might as well reuse them, I've cleaned them really well, I doubt there could be any potentially harmful residue. I can't see much difference in this setup or having a sump under the tank, am I right? heres a link to the exact tank [Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

[rich311k]

Bio balls will work great for the biological filtration. The sponges will do the mechanical.

[lobsternoob]

yeah, pretty much what I figured, I'm gonna stuff a bit of finer floss in there too, the sponges are a really big mesh that wouldn't pick up most smaller particles. I think all in all it'll make for pretty good filtration, the pump that came with it is almost 700 GPH, so it'll have pretty decent turnover

[Crispy]

Looks like you're good to go. Welcome to the wet/dry club. :hmm3grin2orange:

[domjd05]

thumbs2: Bioballs will not need replacement.