bio pellets after carbon in reactors?

Pallobi · 03/28/2011, 10:50 PM

I know the bacteria can clog up carbon if it is used before, but can u use one pump, and 2 reactors, with carbon first, and pellets second? Flow is about 200 gph...

tkeracer619 · 03/28/2011, 11:00 PM

They have different flow rates.

It is probably best to use two pumps or a large one teed off to run both reactors.

Pallobi · 03/28/2011, 11:05 PM

What is the recommended flow for bio pellets? My system has 125 gallons of actually water in it... how many times can I expect to turn that over through the reactor realistically? Once? Maybe twice?

tkeracer619 · 03/29/2011, 12:21 PM

Whatever it takes to fluidize the pellets. A maxijet 1200 usually won't cut it unless its in a really small reactor.

I am pushing probably 400gph through my bio pellets to get them fluidized properly.

Pallobi · 03/29/2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

Whatever it takes to fluidize the pellets. A maxijet 1200 usually won't cut it unless its in a really small reactor.

I am pushing probably 400gph through my bio pellets to get them fluidized properly.

i have read you want them to tumble pretty steadily i guess you could say, which is how my carbon tumbles... so im guessing one pump would be fine, giving you didnt put carbon after pellets, i dont imagine the carbon first would effect the performance of the pellets, but i dont know to much about that part...

aculross · 03/29/2011, 02:41 PM

I have a MJ600 on a TLF 150 with biopellets and think the flow rate is good - do a little reading - I think people jack up the flow rates a bit too high typically - Of course, just my opinion.

03/28/2011, 10:50 PM	#1
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	bio pellets after carbon in reactors? I know the bacteria can clog up carbon if it is used before, but can u use one pump, and 2 reactors, with carbon first, and pellets second? Flow is about 200 gph... __________________ Zoas & Palys

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tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	They have different flow rates. It is probably best to use two pumps or a large one teed off to run both reactors. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/28/2011, 11:05 PM	#3
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	What is the recommended flow for bio pellets? My system has 125 gallons of actually water in it... how many times can I expect to turn that over through the reactor realistically? Once? Maybe twice? __________________ Zoas & Palys

03/29/2011, 12:21 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Whatever it takes to fluidize the pellets. A maxijet 1200 usually won't cut it unless its in a really small reactor. I am pushing probably 400gph through my bio pellets to get them fluidized properly. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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03/29/2011, 02:41 PM	#6
aculross Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rye Brook NY Posts: 149	I have a MJ600 on a TLF 150 with biopellets and think the flow rate is good - do a little reading - I think people jack up the flow rates a bit too high typically - Of course, just my opinion.