Need help with removing bioballs

[WILLIEOWILL]

I've got a 29 gallon biocube that I got for a great price, I've since put $500 in modifications and $1,000 in corals. My problem is this, it's got about 50 to 60 [at least] bioballs in the 2nd chamber and I want to remove them and replace with a media basket and refugium but I'm worried that if I remove the bioballs it will cause a crash. How can I safely remove the bioballs? 1 or 2 a ray? 7 it 8 a week or every water change? Help please. Thanks in advance.

 

[BayouReefer]

What kind of rock work do you have and how much?

 

[WILLIEOWILL]

Lots of live rock and sand. I'd say at least 5 gallons worth.. and it's established. About a year old. Here's a picture

 

[BayouReefer]

Then you have enough good bacteria established so removing the bio balls should not be an issue.

 

[WILLIEOWILL]

Then you have enough good bacteria established so removing the bio balls should not be an issue.

Ok I was just worried about a crash. Good to hear. I may just remove 1 or 2 every other day just to make sure. Thanks for your input