Any adverse effects with Nano-Tech Bio-Sphere?

[Joe Batt]

I was wondering if anyone has any reviews of the MaxSpect Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres and blocks?

I removed Marine Pier from my tank because I have noticed the Aluminium increasing on my ICP tests. I know we don't know what form it is but not worth the risk in my opinion.

I am looking for a replacement and was a little concerned at the possible silicate issues with Siporax. Does anyone have thoughts or comments on the Nano-Tech Bio-Spheres/blocks?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Sorry, I don’t know anything useful about it.

 

[Joe Batt]

It is much harder, and the MaxSpec ICP show no leaching at the 4 month point which is a plus compared to the Marine Pure.

 

[Aheinz]

It is much harder, and the MaxSpec ICP show no leaching at the 4 month point which is a plus compared to the Marine Pure.

By chance I know it's been over a year since the 4 month mark any leaching beyond that or have you removed it?

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Bump

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Are you asking the same question as the op? Its a very old thread and the op hasn’t been on in years.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Are you asking the same question as the op? Its a very old thread and the op hasn’t been on in years.

Yup whether or not the Maxspect brand bio balls leach lead or metal in the long run. I want to add more

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Yup whether or not the Maxspect brand bio balls leach lead or metal in the long run. I want to add more

Aluminum would be my concern with such media.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Aluminum would be my concern with such media.

So the Maxspect bio balls leach aluminum or possible?

 

[*unique*]

So the Maxspect bio balls leach aluminum or possible?

Yes

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Yes

Proof?

 

[JoJoIndy]

Proof?

Numerous ICP tests by numerous people. Sorry. I had to throw an away about 25 bricks. Not cheap.