AquaClear 300 With Bio-Wheel

[OscarCichlid]

I have an AC 300 and an Emperor 400 on my 55 Gallon Tank. I like the idea of the bio-wheel and the huge media area of the AC filters, so i figured i would combine the two ideas. I went to my LFS and bought a replacement biowheel for a Bio-Wheel 330. I then mounted it inside of my AC 300 and it works great. When i first got the tank i only had the AC 300 and it didnt keep the water clear so i added the Emperor 400. I figured i would try the ac 300 by itself now that it has an already colonized bio-wheel to see if it makes a difference. Well the AC 300 w/BW has been by itself now for a few days and the water is still crystal clear. I dont know if anyone has done this before or if anyone will want to do it again but i just though i would let you guys know that an AC with BW works GREAT!!! Pics up soon..

 

[FMZ]

Hi,

Wondering if you can post some pics of it. I have AQ 200 and am thinking about doing what you did if the results were good.

 

[Bol]

I'm curious, too, OC. Did you mount the BioWheel somewhat to allow it to spin, or is it just sitting in there?

 

[FMZ]

I thought he was here a couple of minutes ago...oh well

I want to know that too, wonder what kind of wheel would fit for my AQ 200

 

[Interfire]

I would also like to see some pics. Very interesting idea.

 

[Doggfather]

I would also like to see some pics. Very interesting idea.

yes, post some pics, i'm intrigued

 

[FMZ]

http/www.oscarfish.com/cms_view_article.php?aid=46

 

[drobbins27]

Thats awesome! why not just get the penguin 330 whic has room for extra media tho?

 

[rollntider]

I just bought the 330 it should be here anyday

 

[OscarCichlid]

I do not have a camersa so i cant post pics but i looked at those instructions and i did it a little differend. I bought a biowheel assembly from a Biowheel 170. I took the wheel and the bearings and threw the rest away. Then i bought two thick washers and some aquarium sealant. Next i attached the bearings to the inside of the washers with the sealant. When that dreid i put the biowheel inside the bearings and attached the washers to my AC 300 with the sealant. It spins fine and is now fully cultured. It works great!!! I will try to find someone that is willing to let me use there camera so that i could post pics.... Sorry for being away for so long but my computer broke and i just got it up and running a few days ago..

BTW: I have a Biowheel 330 and i hate it the AC 300 with the bio wheel is MUCH better!!

 

[FMZ]

thanks OscarCichlid, try finding a camera to post some pics.

do you know what kind or size of biowheel would fit on AQ 200??

 

[OscarCichlid]

Im not sure but maybe one from a Bio-wheel 125. I have both filters but at two different houses. ill check to see if it fits tommorow.

 

[vantgE]

Is the replacement whell expensive

 

[FMZ]

i have seen the replacement wheel cost somewhere between $6 - $13

 

[vantgE]

i have seen the replacement wheel cost somewhere between $6 - $13

america? canadian? should fill out your information stuff please