BIO Pellets, Fact or Fiction?

caliking · 11/04/2011, 01:31 AM

Hi everybody. Just want to start by saying I dont have the answer to this question, but I would like an answer.

I have been using bio pellets in my reef tank and have not noticed any diffrence in the health of the coral. I use a Reef Octopus recator and NP biopellets. My tank is 240gls plus the sump is 60gls. I have followed the bio pellet instructions to the T and have not noticed any difference.

bif24701 · 11/04/2011, 01:35 AM

What difference were you expecting/hopeing for?

BigKahuna · 11/04/2011, 01:36 AM

What were your parmeters when you started and what are they now? How long have you used them and how much bio load is in the tank and what kind of skimming?

Steved13 · 11/04/2011, 05:26 AM

Good questions, happy to help, but we need more info.

Without knowing what you're expecting I can't even answer fact or fiction.

For reducing nitrate and phosphate....Fact

Reefnut2010 · 11/04/2011, 04:38 PM

There are some variables that go into play when using bio pellets and as we all know what works for one system may not work for another. A little experimentation goes a long way with all Reef equipment !! Some have stated having to put larger amounts of pellets in order to get results. I am 1 of those, I run over 3 cups (aprox 120 g of water) when instructions specifically state otherwise. BUT I got results !!

11/04/2011, 01:31 AM	#1
caliking Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 242	BIO Pellets, Fact or Fiction? Hi everybody. Just want to start by saying I dont have the answer to this question, but I would like an answer. I have been using bio pellets in my reef tank and have not noticed any diffrence in the health of the coral. I use a Reef Octopus recator and NP biopellets. My tank is 240gls plus the sump is 60gls. I have followed the bio pellet instructions to the T and have not noticed any difference.

11/04/2011, 01:35 AM	#2
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	What difference were you expecting/hopeing for? __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

11/04/2011, 05:26 AM	#4
Steved13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Treasure Island, FL Posts: 146	Good questions, happy to help, but we need more info. Without knowing what you're expecting I can't even answer fact or fiction. For reducing nitrate and phosphate....Fact __________________ 250 G DD,AI SOL Super Blue X4, 2X Reeflo Super Dart Gold return pumps, Emperor Aquatics 50W HO UV, Apex controller, 2X Vortech MP40WES w/batt, Profilux 4 ch doser,RO BR110 Biopellet reactor, RO MF 2000 reactor w/ GAC, i-Tech 400 Skimmer, 2X Mocean 2000

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