What Biopellet reactor is the best?

Raimond42 · 03/04/2013, 10:39 AM

I have found lots of discussions on how to use, how effective biopellets are in managing nitrates but I would like too hear about which reactor is the best. Please include a short why you believe your choice is the best option.

I am using a TLF-150 but am thinking of upgrading...

scuzy · 03/04/2013, 11:49 AM

I just bought a vertex multi media reactor and i can say that is one well constructed reactor.

wildman926 · 03/04/2013, 12:08 PM

As long as it doesn't leak, and you can keep pellets tumbling, why upgrade or pay more for something else?

matty0206 · 03/04/2013, 12:21 PM

The Reef Dynamics reactor has been recommended to me several times because it is a true recirculating reactor and you can control the tumble and outflow independently. For $250 though I will keep my $40 modded TLF reactor. In all my research I have come to two conclusions:
Keep the media tumbling and run a quality skimmer.

I did this mod to my TLF 150 and am very pleased with the outcome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7LZExaMrA

Raimond42 · 03/04/2013, 01:26 PM

Thanks for all the input.
Wildman, you are logical, just like my EXwife...

Matty, thank you for the link, I did it and am now content with the flow in the canister. I hope this did not completely restart the Bio process.

matty0206 · 03/04/2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Raimond42

Thanks for all the input.
Wildman, you are logical, just like my EXwife...

Matty, thank you for the link, I did it and am now content with the flow in the canister. I hope this did not completely restart the Bio process.

Good to hear. I was ready to give up because I couldn't get the tumble I wanted then found that mod.

03/04/2013, 10:39 AM	#1
Raimond42 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 107	What Biopellet reactor is the best? I have found lots of discussions on how to use, how effective biopellets are in managing nitrates but I would like too hear about which reactor is the best. Please include a short why you believe your choice is the best option. I am using a TLF-150 but am thinking of upgrading... __________________ Freedom is not free, support the troops! If you can read this thank a Teacher, because its in English thank a Veteran. Current Tank Info: 120g FOWLR, 25 Gal Sump 10 Gal Refugium.

03/04/2013, 12:08 PM	#3
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	As long as it doesn't leak, and you can keep pellets tumbling, why upgrade or pay more for something else? __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

03/04/2013, 01:26 PM	#5
Raimond42 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 107	Thanks for all the input. Wildman, you are logical, just like my EXwife... Matty, thank you for the link, I did it and am now content with the flow in the canister. I hope this did not completely restart the Bio process. __________________ Freedom is not free, support the troops! If you can read this thank a Teacher, because its in English thank a Veteran. Current Tank Info: 120g FOWLR, 25 Gal Sump 10 Gal Refugium.

03/04/2013, 11:49 AM	#2
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I just bought a vertex multi media reactor and i can say that is one well constructed reactor.

03/04/2013, 12:21 PM	#4
matty0206 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 578	The Reef Dynamics reactor has been recommended to me several times because it is a true recirculating reactor and you can control the tumble and outflow independently. For $250 though I will keep my $40 modded TLF reactor. In all my research I have come to two conclusions: Keep the media tumbling and run a quality skimmer. I did this mod to my TLF 150 and am very pleased with the outcome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7LZExaMrA