It included wool, black sponge, noodles and carbon. but no "bio" media. does that mean there would be no place for the bacteria to settle?
What make and model is it ?
What is your interpretation of "Bio media"?
The bacteria will colonies the noodles and sponges
/www.aquaone.co.uk/aquis_advance_2.php (called bionood)
/www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=107&PROD_ID=01002160021501 (called biomax)
/www.thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=864
/www.thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=973 (description says bio media)