Why take the filter media out of my Bio cube?

[JSFord]

Why take out the filter? Cant you use the filter and live rock behind it?

Thanks,

[Wiskey]

It is suggested that you take out the filter pads and Bio Balls because they tend to load up with Detritus and become a Nitrate factory.

Whiskey

[Jnicho]

We pulled all the "junk" out of ours...I do run some PURA pad in it and some rubble...but that's it.

[reginanmc]

it was recommed to me that if I do anything in the center chamber of my BC i should run a fuge. I have had no problems with nitrates with my fuge running.

I also don't keep the carbon filter in it. I only use it if I'm doing a FWE dosing or if I'm doing a MAJOR cleaning that kicks up a lot of guck.

[Wiskey]

That is a good point:

If I was blasting off the live rock and kicking up a bunch of junk I would put the filter pad in for a few to catch the gunk,.. but I'd pull it back out after an hour or so.

Whiskey

[Richard938]

Wow, this is good to know,
as I just got my nano cube today.

so everything should come out of the back?

[Loverotties]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

It is suggested that you take out the filter pads and Bio Balls because they tend to load up with Detritus and become a Nitrate factory.

Whiskey

I agree!