QT setup

ddt

Member
I am setting up a QT tank and have couple of questions.
The tank will be a 10 gal. The question is about the filter, it is a bio-wheel. I have the wheel itself seeding in my overflow now. Do you recommend using the filter pads in addition to the wheel? Also how long should I leave the wheel in the overflow to seed?
I have read most of the threads regarding hyposalenity and will do this per instructions, will this effect the bio wheel for filtering effectivness?
Thanks.
 

wamp

Active Member
Hypo will not affect the wheel...
You should leave the wheel in your main system until it is needed.. Also, you ahould have it where it gets air and water. You could do this by having water splash on it in a return line or something.
Just laying it in the tank will allow bacteria to form on it but for maxium filtration you want alot of 02 to travel over it also.
 
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