Bio pellets

thomchantharasy · 06/23/2013, 05:02 PM

What type of bio pellets should I get for my reactor. And does it need it's own pump? I was thinking about running bio pellet reactor, uv sanitizer, then carbon reactor with 1 pump

kmac67 · 07/25/2013, 10:06 PM

I like the bulkreefsupply.com branded bio pellets. You will need a feed pump unless you have a manifold set up from your return pump.

Fish_King_25 · 07/25/2013, 10:10 PM

+1on BRS biopellets

fishyguy7 · 07/26/2013, 12:24 AM

+2 on the BRS pellets

shifty51008 · 07/26/2013, 01:44 AM

If you want to just use 1 pump make a manifold as stated, dont run them in series in the order you have it or the carbon will clog very fast from the bacteria from the pellets.

Laborator · 07/26/2013, 01:58 AM

Warner marine ecobak is what I use, also IMO I would not use a uv sterilizer with bio pellets.

jimlin · 07/26/2013, 05:03 AM

is there really a difference in the different brands of biopellets?
i use tlf brand and would like to get some inputs of other brands as well.
i run it with a manifold.
had cyano until i put the output of the biopellet reactor directly into the skimmer.
i also run uv, very low flow going through it to have max contact time. only using it to keep the ick under control.

danil · 07/26/2013, 11:07 AM

I know you probably 'want' this but do you really need it? BP reactor is a tricky tool to use. I would suggest start with vinegar dosing if you want to go this route but again you should clearly understand why you are doing it. Is it good or bad for your system? And yes it could be really really bad. GL!

06/23/2013, 05:02 PM	#1
thomchantharasy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 34	Bio pellets What type of bio pellets should I get for my reactor. And does it need it's own pump? I was thinking about running bio pellet reactor, uv sanitizer, then carbon reactor with 1 pump

07/25/2013, 10:10 PM	#3
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	+1on BRS biopellets __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

07/26/2013, 01:44 AM	#5
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	If you want to just use 1 pump make a manifold as stated, dont run them in series in the order you have it or the carbon will clog very fast from the bacteria from the pellets. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

07/25/2013, 10:06 PM	#2
kmac67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 21	I like the bulkreefsupply.com branded bio pellets. You will need a feed pump unless you have a manifold set up from your return pump.

07/26/2013, 12:24 AM	#4
fishyguy7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 426	+2 on the BRS pellets

07/26/2013, 01:58 AM	#6
Laborator Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pleasant hill, Ca Posts: 467	Warner marine ecobak is what I use, also IMO I would not use a uv sterilizer with bio pellets.

07/26/2013, 05:03 AM	#7
jimlin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 110	is there really a difference in the different brands of biopellets? i use tlf brand and would like to get some inputs of other brands as well. i run it with a manifold. had cyano until i put the output of the biopellet reactor directly into the skimmer. i also run uv, very low flow going through it to have max contact time. only using it to keep the ick under control.

07/26/2013, 11:07 AM	#8
danil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 935	I know you probably 'want' this but do you really need it? BP reactor is a tricky tool to use. I would suggest start with vinegar dosing if you want to go this route but again you should clearly understand why you are doing it. Is it good or bad for your system? And yes it could be really really bad. GL!