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Old 31-01-2006, 04:40 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants,rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc,alt.aquaria
Koi-Lo
 
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Default Cycling and Bio-Filter in Planted Tank


"Frank" wrote in message
ups.com...
Dick wrote,
I pulled my 4
bio wheels as they were not turning without constant cleaning of the
filters.


Ever check your DOC levels?

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A friend told me small snails would clog her bio-wheel filters. I can't
picture this since I never used them. They were probably going after the
bacterial coating. She finally replaced them with Aquaclears that I
recommended.

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