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Reef Interests All-In-One BioPellets
Anyone use these yet: http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/ree...one-biopellets
Seems interesting and way to remove GFO as an independent reactor. Curious as I am due to refill with new BioPellets. |
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05/22/2014, 05:31 AM
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IMO, it seems like a weird combination of two products that might be best used separately for maximum control, and the GFO is never actually removed from the tank. I wouldn't want to leave it there if I had a choice (and I do
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05/22/2014, 06:38 PM
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Remember, you will be leaving the GFO and phosphate in the aquarium somewhere.
Would you do that with normal GFO?
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I have contacted the company about maintenance of this product. Randy you bring up a good question so figured I would ask them. If we treat this just like GFO, replace every few weeks but it also eats nitrates, might be a nice way to combine the solution. If it breaks down like the bio-pellets then I may leave them as isolated reactors.
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05/26/2014, 05:46 PM
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Sounds good, Let us know what they say.
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05/26/2014, 11:49 PM
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I was wondering, could it possibly bind the phosphate and then the skimmer removes it? Or could it create a bacteria that actually feeds on the P04 & P03? I am very green when it comes to this type of stuff so hopefully my questions are not completely ignorant!
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05/27/2014, 04:30 AM
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They might claim some is removed by skimming, and some may be.
All bacteria consume phosphate to make organic matter such as DNA, RNS, phospholipids, phosphorylated proteins, etc.
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does this really work ?
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08/21/2014, 09:13 PM
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I just received mine today, soaking for 24 hours as recommended. Will be online tomorrow. will post again in a few weeks for good results I hope
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how long does this take to work ?
i have been having them for around 6 weeks and does not seems to work |
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