I think I am at that point that I need to consider adding a bio pellet reactor to reduce my high nitrate levels. I have tried vodka dosing and Red Sea No3Po4-x will little success. Looking for opinions on what reactor and media to purchase. I do not have a lot of space in my sump so the reactor needs to have a small footprint.
Bio Pellet Reactor/Media Opinions
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Siebo
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How long did you dose vodka or NoPox? How much? Your one of the first that has claimed it did not reduce nitrates. Phosphates yes potentially.
I use a TF150 modded for BP's. It works great. If your going to buy one I would go with this one. You can add pellets without having to take apart.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007XEYRRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1419199862&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
I use a TF150 modded for BP's. It works great. If your going to buy one I would go with this one. You can add pellets without having to take apart.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007XEYRRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1419199862&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Used vodka for a few months. Got a little worried about what seemed to be a lot per dose. Also did not see a vast decrease in nitrate levels. Switched to Red Sea for a few months and just did not see it much of a drop. The last month of using Red Sea I increased my water changes to weekly and from 10 gallons to 15. Finally started to see a drop. So I would have to attribute it to the water changes.
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Saw this one on BRS. Just not sure if it is overkill or not.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-biochurn-120r-recirculating-biopellet-reactor.html
The other one people talk about is the BRS branded reactor.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-biopellet-reactor.html
Anyone running either of these?
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-biochurn-120r-recirculating-biopellet-reactor.html
The other one people talk about is the BRS branded reactor.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-biopellet-reactor.html
Anyone running either of these?
Siebo
Premium member
I used a BRS reactor before the TF150 and did not like the BP tumble.
Did a little more searching and came across this one by Reefdynamics. Watched the videos and am really impressed. I like the fact it only needs one pump for feeding the reactor and recirculation. Saw one was sold on the forum about a year ago. Just curious if the member who purchased it is still around. Would like to know their opinion. Here is a link to the reactor.
http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dynamics-Bio-Pellet-Reactor-Model-BPR135E-p/bpr135e.htm
http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dynamics-Bio-Pellet-Reactor-Model-BPR135E-p/bpr135e.htm
r33fswagg3r
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I ordered the 150 biopellet reactor from them a month ago and still waiting on it.
My skimmer pump is located under the unit. The pump has an orifice plate connected to the pump input that also connects to the silencer. My question is can I install a "T" fitting at the input of the pump without affecting the skimmer performance? One end would be open and the other connected to the output of the pellet reactor.
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