Putting Bio Rings Or Balls In Cascade Filter??

[mrinelfrlz]

i was wondering if anyones tried to put the bio rings in a cascade type canaster filter (mine is a 1500) and will it hurt to put them right in instead of in a filter bag since there are 3 parts to it maybe i can use the center one for them and just place them in so they have plenty of room to move around?
or maybe some bio balls?

 

[lion_crazz]

Either will work. Just be sure to keep them clean on a regular basis (take them out and wash a small portion of them in the dirty water from a water change - never all at once).

 

[peckhead]

bio balls do nothing when they are completely Submerged

 

[mrinelfrlz]

Originally Posted by lion_crazz
Either will work. Just be sure to keep them clean on a regular basis (take them out and wash a small portion of them in the dirty water from a water change - never all at once).
i think i will try them
but why not clean them all at the same time?

 

[mrinelfrlz]

Originally Posted by peckhead
bio balls do nothing when they are completely Submerged
no bio balls then
thanks

 

[reeffreakgeek]

Originally Posted by peckhead
bio balls do nothing when they are completely Submerged
I would have to agree