What's a good bio pellet reactor for 75 gal

Johnic · 04/15/2014, 10:55 PM

Like the title says, I'm looking for a good bio pellet reactor. Most likely get a recirculating reactor would be best. Any thoughts.?

Beefy_Reefy · 04/16/2014, 01:51 AM

Reef dynamics

jgalen0025 · 04/16/2014, 08:39 AM

The best is the reef dynamics or you can diy one fairly easy

solitude127 · 04/16/2014, 12:21 PM

I like the aquamaxx reactor. Price is fairly inexpensive as well

david_lee · 04/16/2014, 12:35 PM

Reef Dynamic or any recirculated reactor that you can control the flow coming out of the reactor..

desertrat505 · 04/16/2014, 01:58 PM

Innovative Marine makes a decent one. Easy to use and clean. Very small footprint in sump.

origreefer · 04/16/2014, 06:29 PM

Been using the JNS Alpha2 on my Elos 75g. Tumbles pellets perfectly, never clumps. 0 Nitrates 0 phosphates, couldn't ask for more.

Johnic · 05/04/2014, 10:46 PM

Do you guys recommend bio pellet reactor vs gfo reactor. I'm thinking the gfo is having I'll affects on my tank.

rvj · 05/05/2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

Do you guys recommend bio pellet reactor vs gfo reactor. I'm thinking the gfo is having I'll affects on my tank.

I had the same question...I bought the brs dual gfo and carbon reactors and then I saw a bio pellet reactor from Cadlights BR1. im interested in this to. so I will subscribe.

Aaaron · 05/05/2014, 06:38 AM

Do not buy the Cadlights BR-1 I bought one and it is very cheaply made. Garbage motors, and there customer service sucks. And they take forever to ship anything. I didn't even hook it up. I sold it, and got something different

saltydog1 · 06/19/2014, 02:04 PM

Reef Dynamics gets my vote

DeerSlayer5152 · 06/19/2014, 02:10 PM

Triton aquatics reactors are great. I have 3. Bp, carbon, gfo. Sorry for the rats nest of wires, cleaned up now.

Leanan · 06/19/2014, 03:12 PM

I'm also curious whether people would recommend biopellets or GFO on a 75 gallon tank?

Uncle Luke · 06/19/2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Leanan

I'm also curious whether people would recommend biopellets or GFO on a 75 gallon tank?

Biopelletes are designed to reduce mainly nitrates while GFO is to reduce Phosphates. A lot of people run both.

moondoggy4 · 06/19/2014, 11:47 PM

I just bought the Hydra Aquatics, Marine Depot has them, also Custom Aquatics in San Marcos.

Leanan · 06/20/2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Luke

Biopelletes are designed to reduce mainly nitrates while GFO is to reduce Phosphates. A lot of people run both.

Oh ok, thanks for the info!

hostage46 · 07/07/2014, 11:51 AM

So I've been running a BRS dual reacor, carbon on one side, Biopellets in the other. I'm running a cobalt 1250 power head, so that's close to nort of 250 gph. That said, the pellets are not tumbling well, liminted movement.

Is tumbling necessary?

sowildpaul · 07/07/2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hostage46

So I've been running a BRS dual reacor, carbon on one side, Biopellets in the other. I'm running a cobalt 1250 power head, so that's close to nort of 250 gph. That said, the pellets are not tumbling well, liminted movement.

Is tumbling necessary?

Yes, it's supposed to be like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJllUN2xAs4

BRS dual reactors are for GFO and carbon.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...ecb0394f7.html

Don't use a RO-style reactor for bio-pellets like you do.

sowildpaul · 07/07/2014, 05:02 PM

From the second link I posted above:

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Not for use with biopellet media

hostage46 · 07/07/2014, 05:18 PM

So it does... even though one the guys thought it might work. That said, I have one of these :http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...42d1842ff.html

Which looks quite a bit like this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-bi...reactor-1.html

sowildpaul · 07/07/2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hostage46

So I've been running a BRS dual reacor, carbon on one side, Biopellets in the other. I'm running a cobalt 1250 power head, so that's close to nort of 250 gph. That said, the pellets are not tumbling well, liminted movement.

Is tumbling necessary?

You said it. Obviously, it's not working well for bio-pellets.

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Originally Posted by hostage46

So it does... even though one the guys thought it might work. That said, I have one of these :http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...42d1842ff.html

Which looks quite a bit like this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-bi...reactor-1.html

One of the customer reviewers from your second link;

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Not for biopellets By trigger on 5/17/2013

trigger wouldn't recommend this product to a friend I have 1 of these reactors and 2 of the black brs ones. They are perfect for GFO and Carbon, however i dont think they are ideal for Biopellets what so ever. After just 1 week the biopellets are barely tumbling because of gunk buildup inside the filter that restricts flow. This has to be cleaned weekly to keep the biopellets tumbling. Having to do this makes it a chore so I am seriously considering a different reactor. I hope BRS will re-design this reactor so that it doesnt clog as easily. Do not recomment for BIO Pellets. Only for GFO and Carbon.

hostage46 · 07/07/2014, 06:10 PM

yep... I've been coming to the same conculsion after a bit of reading...

hostage46 · 07/07/2014, 06:17 PM

now I'm going down this track...http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dyn...-p/bpr135e.htm

sowildpaul · 07/07/2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hostage46

now I'm going down this track...http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dyn...-p/bpr135e.htm

It's a little expensive but I think it's worth it. What's more, it includes a part that you can hook up to your skimmer somehow and no additional pump is needed.

http://www.reefdynamics.com/Bio-Pell...-1.00x.375.htm

hostage46 · 07/07/2014, 06:55 PM

I really like this design, http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/jns-al...reactor-1.html

04/15/2014, 10:55 PM	#1
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	What's a good bio pellet reactor for 75 gal Like the title says, I'm looking for a good bio pellet reactor. Most likely get a recirculating reactor would be best. Any thoughts.? __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

04/16/2014, 12:21 PM	#4
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I like the aquamaxx reactor. Price is fairly inexpensive as well __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

04/16/2014, 06:29 PM	#7
origreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 264	Been using the JNS Alpha2 on my Elos 75g. Tumbles pellets perfectly, never clumps. 0 Nitrates 0 phosphates, couldn't ask for more. __________________ Founder, DFWMAS, 1992

05/04/2014, 10:46 PM	#8
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	Do you guys recommend bio pellet reactor vs gfo reactor. I'm thinking the gfo is having I'll affects on my tank. __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

06/19/2014, 02:04 PM	#11
saltydog1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southeast, TN Posts: 214 Blog Entries: 1	Reef Dynamics gets my vote __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350 tank , soft coral, ATI T5 6x54w lighting, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, Tunze Osmolator, Eheim compact+ 3000 return pump, 1 Ecotech MP 40QD, Gyre 130

04/16/2014, 01:51 AM	#2
Beefy_Reefy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 421	Reef dynamics

04/16/2014, 08:39 AM	#3
jgalen0025 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 246	The best is the reef dynamics or you can diy one fairly easy

04/16/2014, 12:35 PM	#5
david_lee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charlotte,nc Posts: 133	Reef Dynamic or any recirculated reactor that you can control the flow coming out of the reactor..

04/16/2014, 01:58 PM	#6
desertrat505 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 42	Innovative Marine makes a decent one. Easy to use and clean. Very small footprint in sump.

05/05/2014, 06:38 AM	#10
Aaaron Moved On Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 245	Do not buy the Cadlights BR-1 I bought one and it is very cheaply made. Garbage motors, and there customer service sucks. And they take forever to ship anything. I didn't even hook it up. I sold it, and got something different

06/19/2014, 02:10 PM	#12
DeerSlayer5152 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 37	Triton aquatics reactors are great. I have 3. Bp, carbon, gfo. Sorry for the rats nest of wires, cleaned up now.

06/19/2014, 03:12 PM	#13
Leanan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 92	I'm also curious whether people would recommend biopellets or GFO on a 75 gallon tank?

06/19/2014, 11:47 PM	#15
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I just bought the Hydra Aquatics, Marine Depot has them, also Custom Aquatics in San Marcos.

07/07/2014, 11:51 AM	#17
hostage46 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	do bio pellets need to tumble? So I've been running a BRS dual reacor, carbon on one side, Biopellets in the other. I'm running a cobalt 1250 power head, so that's close to nort of 250 gph. That said, the pellets are not tumbling well, liminted movement. Is tumbling necessary? __________________ Dan in Dallas 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO, Reef Octopus skimmer, marine color dosing pump Current Tank Info: 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO

07/07/2014, 05:18 PM	#20
hostage46 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	So it does... even though one the guys thought it might work. That said, I have one of these :http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gf...42d1842ff.html Which looks quite a bit like this http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-bi...reactor-1.html __________________ Dan in Dallas 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO, Reef Octopus skimmer, marine color dosing pump Current Tank Info: 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO

07/07/2014, 06:10 PM	#22
hostage46 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	yep... I've been coming to the same conculsion after a bit of reading... __________________ Dan in Dallas 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO, Reef Octopus skimmer, marine color dosing pump Current Tank Info: 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO

07/07/2014, 06:17 PM	#23
hostage46 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	now I'm going down this track...http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dyn...-p/bpr135e.htm __________________ Dan in Dallas 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO, Reef Octopus skimmer, marine color dosing pump Current Tank Info: 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO

07/07/2014, 06:55 PM	#25
hostage46 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 107	I really like this design, http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/jns-al...reactor-1.html __________________ Dan in Dallas 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO, Reef Octopus skimmer, marine color dosing pump Current Tank Info: 24" Cube,GFO, Carbon, 25 Gal Sump, Apex Controlled, Sol Blue, Avast Marine ATO