Which bio-pallet reactor would you guys recommend?

dotkat77 · 09/24/2014, 08:42 PM

I have a 100 gallon system. I would like to run my bio-pallets of the main return pump. The pump that I have right now is Jebao dc6000.

Boa1277 · 09/24/2014, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotkat77

I have a 100 gallon system. I would like to run my bio-pallets of the main return pump. The pump that I have right now is Jebao dc6000.

I have Reef Octopus recirculating bio pellet and if I were to do it again I would have purchased the Reef Dynamics recirculating unit. I hate hindsight.

mcgyvr · 09/25/2014, 05:30 AM

There are plenty out there and all will basically do the same thing.. pick a size/form factor/price point you are comfortable with and just go for it.
I ran them in a TLF phosban 150 reactor without any problems.. But just made my own reactor a few weeks ago (just because) and am now running that.

PolyReef · 09/25/2014, 05:54 AM

http://www.*********.com/forums/do-y...ml#post2013178

PolyReef · 09/25/2014, 06:09 AM

ReefToys release several different reactors. Not much information available and they are very expensive,several forums and YouTube has more information on them.

bayoupr · 09/25/2014, 07:34 AM

I use the Aquamaxx pellet reactor. Excellent tumbling action.

richiero · 09/25/2014, 10:10 AM

avast marine

origreefer · 09/25/2014, 03:28 PM

JNS Alpha 2, tumbles great. Pump that come with it is underneath so takes no more room in sump. Turn it on and forget it, no finicky adjustments.

Bryopsis · 09/25/2014, 07:08 PM

Check out Aqualund, you'll have to email the guy. Decent design, output flow nozzle is adjustable like the Reef Dynamics one.

Overall, decent price difference vs others. It does what I need it to do, it's a nice and solid design as well.

(I would suggest 3/8" input/output hoses though vs 1/4", I prefer prefilters

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jschultzbass · 09/25/2014, 08:03 PM

I have the Reef Dynamics and highly recommend it.

PolyReef · 09/25/2014, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotkat77

I have a 100 gallon system. I would like to run my bio-pallets of the main return pump. The pump that I have right now is Jebao dc6000.

Off-topic question,are you going to use bio-pellets for the first time?
I did found video maybe there's going to interest you.
http://youtu.be/txFb2yXRKaw

Av8bluewater · 09/25/2014, 09:23 PM

I have the Aqualund. Whatever you do get a recirc model so you can control effluent like this one or the Reef Dynamics.
I'm happy with this one but sometimes wish I had spent more for the Reef Dynamics.
Mainly for the lid. It takes me forever to get all these thumbscrews off. Reef Dynamics has a lid that's threaded. For the money though the aqualund will treat you right.

Reeftub · 09/27/2014, 09:22 AM

Reef Dynamics

sowildpaul · 09/27/2014, 12:20 PM

If you are thinking about DYI, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekyEE6YOt4

Bryopsis · 09/27/2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Av8bluewater

I have the Aqualund. Whatever you do get a recirc model so you can control effluent like this one or the Reef Dynamics.
I'm happy with this one but sometimes wish I had spent more for the Reef Dynamics.
Mainly for the lid. It takes me forever to get all these thumbscrews off. Reef Dynamics has a lid that's threaded. For the money though the aqualund will treat you right.

You might send Steve a message, he's switched the design to a pretty slick 'quickscrew' lid system. Might be able to adjust yours? (can't say since I have only seen the pics from the site; mine came with the new quickscrew system)

Aqualund · 10/16/2014, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Av8bluewater

I have the Aqualund. Whatever you do get a recirc model so you can control effluent like this one or the Reef Dynamics.
I'm happy with this one but sometimes wish I had spent more for the Reef Dynamics.
Mainly for the lid. It takes me forever to get all these thumbscrews off. Reef Dynamics has a lid that's threaded. For the money though the aqualund will treat you right.

Hey dude yeah I changed the lid design a few months back. I can cut you a deal on getting you a new one at cost that has the fancy new lids on it.

sowildpaul · 10/17/2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqualund

Hey dude yeah I changed the lid design a few months back. I can cut you a deal on getting you a new one at cost that has the fancy new lids on it.

I just checked your website to see what new lids look like. Where is a picture of it? Can you post it here? Thanks in advance.

Av8bluewater · 10/17/2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqualund

Hey dude yeah I changed the lid design a few months back. I can cut you a deal on getting you a new one at cost that has the fancy new lids on it.

Appreciate the offer.
Can you pm me the cost?
thx.
Mine has a tube coming out the top of the lid. I don't see that on the new one on the website photos.

Aqualund · 10/17/2014, 11:14 PM

This is actually the bottom flange. which model did you get Av8? did you get a 200 or a 400?

09/24/2014, 08:42 PM	#1
dotkat77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 63	Which bio-pallet reactor would you guys recommend? I have a 100 gallon system. I would like to run my bio-pallets of the main return pump. The pump that I have right now is Jebao dc6000.

09/25/2014, 06:09 AM	#5
PolyReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 302	ReefToys release several different reactors. Not much information available and they are very expensive,several forums and YouTube has more information on them. Last edited by PolyReef; 09/25/2014 at 06:14 AM.

09/25/2014, 03:28 PM	#8
origreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 264	JNS Alpha 2, tumbles great. Pump that come with it is underneath so takes no more room in sump. Turn it on and forget it, no finicky adjustments. __________________ Founder, DFWMAS, 1992

09/25/2014, 08:03 PM	#10
jschultzbass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 330	I have the Reef Dynamics and highly recommend it. __________________ 300 gallon mixed reef...lots of other equipment!!

09/25/2014, 09:23 PM	#12
Av8bluewater Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 763	I have the Aqualund. Whatever you do get a recirc model so you can control effluent like this one or the Reef Dynamics. I'm happy with this one but sometimes wish I had spent more for the Reef Dynamics. Mainly for the lid. It takes me forever to get all these thumbscrews off. Reef Dynamics has a lid that's threaded. For the money though the aqualund will treat you right. __________________ 225 gallon SPS dominant. Reef octopus dual cx reactor w/ AP regulator . Vertex alpha 250,Apex, ATI 8X80w BML XB Super actinic strip , Aqualund bio pellet RX, 3 MP40s. Current Tank Info: 230 Rimless.

09/25/2014, 05:30 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	There are plenty out there and all will basically do the same thing.. pick a size/form factor/price point you are comfortable with and just go for it. I ran them in a TLF phosban 150 reactor without any problems.. But just made my own reactor a few weeks ago (just because) and am now running that.

09/25/2014, 05:54 AM	#4
PolyReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 302	http://www.*********.com/forums/do-y...ml#post2013178

09/25/2014, 07:34 AM	#6
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	I use the Aquamaxx pellet reactor. Excellent tumbling action.

09/25/2014, 10:10 AM	#7
richiero Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 383	avast marine

09/25/2014, 07:08 PM	#9
Bryopsis Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 275	Check out Aqualund, you'll have to email the guy. Decent design, output flow nozzle is adjustable like the Reef Dynamics one. Overall, decent price difference vs others. It does what I need it to do, it's a nice and solid design as well. (I would suggest 3/8" input/output hoses though vs 1/4", I prefer prefilters )

09/27/2014, 09:22 AM	#13
Reeftub Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 389	Reef Dynamics

09/27/2014, 12:20 PM	#14
sowildpaul Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 383	If you are thinking about DYI, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekyEE6YOt4

10/17/2014, 11:14 PM	#19
Aqualund Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 879	This is actually the bottom flange. which model did you get Av8? did you get a 200 or a 400?