Does a small filter cartridge still have enough surface area for BB?

battered · 07-21-2012, 08:04 AM

The important thing isn't so much the size of the filter cartridge, but the surface area. As long as it is porous and has plenty of nooks and crannies, it'll provide plenty of room for BB to grow - shouldn't be a problem at all.

finnfinnfriend · 07-21-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by battered

The important thing isn't so much the size of the filter cartridge, but the surface area. As long as it is porous and has plenty of nooks and crannies, it'll provide plenty of room for BB to grow - shouldn't be a problem at all.

Okay, thank you very much :)

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