Re: Too much biological filtration?

["Scott McLaughlin" <relli@aye.net>]

You cannot over filter as the bacteria are limited by their food supply.
There will only be as many bacteria as the ammonia and nitrite will support.


----- Original Message -----
From: Jamie Johnson <jjohnson@davisfloyd.com>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: Too much biological filtration?


> Eric wrote:
> > Can you ever have too much biological filtration? ie. A Emperor 400
> > (biowheel) filter and an undergravel filter?
> > Eric Martina
>
> I wouldn't think so, Eric. The more nitrifying bacteria, the better.
> The tank waste would be broken down even faster. If you have a
> moderately planted tank, I wouldn't use the biowheel. The plants
> act as natural biological filters.
>
> Jamie    <"\\\><
> Greenwood, SC
>
>
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