Bio pellets for 75 gal fowlr

Omar_PR · 02/12/2011, 05:01 PM

is this a good idea to sue bp in a 75 gal fowlr! I have a sump and the only thing i have in it is a reef octopus skimmer (110 gal) i used to have chaeto but it didn't work for me it keeps dying and not growing! should i add bio pelelts?? if its a good idea im planning on connecting the BP reactor to my return pump would that be a good idea? i have a quiet one 5000

cakemanPA · 02/12/2011, 09:13 PM

I run Biopellets on both my reef and my fowlr. But I would recommend a separate pump to feed the reactor. I run one internally (on my reef) and one externally (on my fowlr). I run a bunch of live rock rubble in both of my sumps.

Omar_PR · 02/12/2011, 10:10 PM

why is it not a good idea to use my return pump?? im just trying to lower energy consumption

cakemanPA · 02/12/2011, 10:28 PM

did not say not to... You asked. I have not seen any do that successfully. Not saying it can't be done. Good luck

Pro X · 02/12/2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar_PR

is this a good idea to sue bp in a 75 gal fowlr! I have a sump and the only thing i have in it is a reef octopus skimmer (110 gal) i used to have chaeto but it didn't work for me it keeps dying and not growing! should i add bio pelelts??

My chaeto used to grow fairly well; but about 2 weeks after putting BP's online chaeto has slowed its growth dramatically.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar_PR

if its a good idea im planning on connecting the BP reactor to my return pump would that be a good idea? i have a quiet one 5000

As far as utilizing your return pump to run BP reactor; you could Y into your return but you'll have to put a ball valve in to adjust pellet tumble in your reactor.

02/12/2011, 05:01 PM	#1
Omar_PR Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Posts: 58	Bio pellets for 75 gal fowlr is this a good idea to sue bp in a 75 gal fowlr! I have a sump and the only thing i have in it is a reef octopus skimmer (110 gal) i used to have chaeto but it didn't work for me it keeps dying and not growing! should i add bio pelelts?? if its a good idea im planning on connecting the BP reactor to my return pump would that be a good idea? i have a quiet one 5000 __________________ "The measure of a society can be how well its people treat its animals." -M. Gandhi

02/12/2011, 10:10 PM	#3
Omar_PR Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Posts: 58	why is it not a good idea to use my return pump?? im just trying to lower energy consumption __________________ "The measure of a society can be how well its people treat its animals." -M. Gandhi

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02/12/2011, 09:13 PM	#2
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	I run Biopellets on both my reef and my fowlr. But I would recommend a separate pump to feed the reactor. I run one internally (on my reef) and one externally (on my fowlr). I run a bunch of live rock rubble in both of my sumps.

02/12/2011, 10:28 PM	#4
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	did not say not to... You asked. I have not seen any do that successfully. Not saying it can't be done. Good luck