Bio-wheel Filter

[RyanV]

Does anyone else have a problem with these causing micro-bubbles in the tank, making the water not look as nice? I have never used them before with my other tanks, but I got it for free and I really don't like the micro-bubbles. I thought at first the filter just wasn't doing a good job clearing the water so I replaced the 1 carbon filter insert with a sponge, bio-balls, and filter wool. Few days later no improvement. Now I am pretty sure the only other thing it could be is the bio-wheel.

What I am concerned about now is if I should take it off or not. I would like to get rid of it to see if it stops the micro-bubbles, but I don't want to mess up the bacteria in the filter. What is the best way to go about this?

 

[thereverendturtle]

They will if the water level isn't right up to the filter overflow. If it is then it might be sucking a bit of air in through the intake.