SRC Member DottyClown Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ever since I started my pico and then change to nano tank, many years ago, I have been using the normal ceramic/bio rings in my tank, those old un-branded type. Now want to switch them with either Maxspect or Marinepure balls. Would like a gauge from this portal, which is the more popular type to use. All feedback, suggestions, recommendation are most welcomed. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmmm2 Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 I’m currently using marinepure in conjunction with siporax Marinepure Pros: 1. Very porous Cons 1. Crumbles easily 2. May clog Siporax Pros 1. V porous 2. Wouldn’t clog at all (if placed correctly) due to the cylinderical design Cons: 1. Relatively more expensive More info on siporax: https://www.ultimatereef.net/threads/aac-siporax-is-back-i-kid-u-not.744707/ Hope that helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reefer_peter Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 Siporax best bio media hands down if you don't mind spending more. Maxspect bio balls is also a good choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DottyClown Posted March 13, 2019 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Reefer_peter said: Siporax best bio media hands down if you don't mind spending more. Maxspect bio balls is also a good choice Sera Siporax Algovec Professional or Sera Siporax Bia Active Professional? How frequently or do they need to be washed every now and then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reefer_peter Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 Bio Active. Don't need to wash but you may want to take a bucket of tank water, but the media in to shake off the detritus every now and then. But this can only be done if it is in a media bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmmm2 Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 To add on to Reefer_peter, I place my siporax in an egg crate so that I can shake it to remove build ups: But I’ve had it for more than 1 year in my sump already and so far i’ve never need to shake it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I use biohome and later added marine pure. So far happy with them. Do read able placement to ensure optimal performance. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member aquagem Posted March 13, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ever since I started my pico and then change to nano tank, many years ago, I have been using the normal ceramic/bio rings in my tank, those old un-branded type. Now want to switch them with either Maxspect or Marinepure balls. Would like a gauge from this portal, which is the more popular type to use. All feedback, suggestions, recommendation are most welcomed. Thanks in advance. Happy to tell you, just go downgrade to Coral chips at $10 per bag for 10kg. Works well for my fabulous fishes. Only issue is to top it up yearly as they may disintegrate. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DottyClown Posted March 14, 2019 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Which type and whats the diff. Their media size also different. How to know which to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Schwantz Posted March 14, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Maxspect balls and blocks have given me excellent results.Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmmm2 Posted March 14, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 7 hours ago, DottyClown said: Which type and whats the diff. Their media size also different. How to know which to use? Hi, I would recommend the hollow cylindrically shaped ones: priced at $30.40/$15.90 in your picture It’s less likely to clog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sfx Posted March 15, 2019 SRC Member Share Posted March 15, 2019 Im using Marine Pure 8inch blocks currently, and they serve me well... would suggest you to try Marine Pure or Maxspect balls...Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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