Anyone Carbon Dosing/Bio Pellets?

[915MANG]

Was wondering whos doing it here

I decided to give it a try, Plus I want to add a few more fish. My rocks are kinda fuzzy. Due to my turbos dissapearing. I believe my Melanurus Wrasse has a taste for Escargot.




Plus, Hey, I wanted to try something new.

I got a deal from MD 15% off the Reactor. So I took advanatage of it. There are more expensive reactors but I liked the performance of this one. I watch a lot of YouTube. Its being powered with an MJ1200.








Output Running to the skimmer Intake





Im using the BRS pellets. Doing the recommended dose for 50 gallons. I dont really plan on going higher than that. I went the BRS pellets because I have 2 bags of it. I know they have new All In One pellets now that have GFO. But This is what ill be using for now.




I know you have to go slow so thats why I went with 1 cup and not the full dose. Let me know what you guys think/Experiences

 

[EPRuss]

I don't run a reactor now, but have been considering the BRS dual reactor for carbon and GFO.
In the past I've used Chemi-Pure Elite bags in the sump, but I didn't notice a any decrease in algae; and stopped using them after I had a bag break, and pumped carbon into the display.

Also been trying to figure out if I should run GFO, or Phosban, or Phosgaurd.

 

[EPRuss]

Also been trying to figure out if I should run GFO, or Phosban, or Phosgaurd.

I meant GFO, "Phosbond", or Phosgaurd

 

[915MANG]

I don't run a reactor now, but have been considering the BRS dual reactor for carbon and GFO.
In the past I've used Chemi-Pure Elite bags in the sump, but I didn't notice a any decrease in algae; and stopped using them after I had a bag break, and pumped carbon into the display.

Also been trying to figure out if I should run GFO, or Phosban, or Phosgaurd.

People seem pretty happy with the Dual Reactors. I have a single one that I use.

 

[EPRuss]

People seem pretty happy with the Dual Reactors. I have a single one that I use.

I've been waiting for BRS to get the dual reactor with pump combo in stock. It's been out of stock for the last week or so. I believe the pump is what is out of stock. You save about $10-$15 if you order the combo.

 

[915MANG]

I've been waiting for BRS to get the dual reactor with pump combo in stock. It's been out of stock for the last week or so. I believe the pump is what is out of stock. You save about $10-$15 if you order the combo.

The pump that they are using is an MJ1200. Thats crazy that they would be out of that.

 

[Matthias7]

I run GFO only and have good results. I think Tim was/is running bio pellets

 

[915MANG]

I've been waiting for BRS to get the dual reactor with pump combo in stock. It's been out of stock for the last week or so. I believe the pump is what is out of stock. You save about $10-$15 if you order the combo.

Just wanted to suggest the Aquamaxx GFO/Carbon Reactor. I noticed it came with a pump too. On MD

 

[915MANG]

I run GFO only and have good results. I think Tim was/is running bio pellets

Yeah I was hoping he would chime in, hes MIA

 

[EPRuss]

Just wanted to suggest the Aquamaxx GFO/Carbon Reactor. I noticed it came with a pump too. On MD

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[TimGentry]

Yes, I'm running pellets. Using a Next Reef SMR1 and the EcoBak pellets. I had a aquamaxx before. Also had a Reef Dynamics but never happy with it. Using a Eheim compact 1000 pump. I run GFO also. The pellets work fine. Just don't overdo it.(use too many)

 

[TimGentry]

I used Chemi-Pure Elite but ran in in my reactor. Worked much better bags in the sump. Now I just mix carbon and GFO and run it in the reactor together. Works good for me.

 

[915MANG]

I used Chemi-Pure Elite but ran in in my reactor. Worked much better bags in the sump. Now I just mix carbon and GFO and run it in the reactor together. Works good for me.

Did you have an issues with your skimmer over flowing? So far I like the AquaMaxx

 

[EPRuss]

Just wanted to suggest the Aquamaxx GFO/Carbon Reactor. I noticed it came with a pump too. On MD

I like that the BRS reactor can be mounted up out of the way, in my cabinet. I'm not sure how the Aquamaxx will install. In the sump? I don't really have room.

I also think changing the media would be easier with the BRS reactor, just like changing filters on my RODI. I don't have any experience with a reactor so these are just assumptions.

 

[915MANG]

I like that the BRS reactor can be mounted up out of the way, in my cabinet. I'm not sure how the Aquamaxx will install. In the sump? I don't really have room.

I also think changing the media would be easier with the BRS reactor, just like changing filters on my RODI. I don't have any experience with a reactor so these are just assumptions.

Sump Real Estate is Valuable, So I hear You

 

[EPRuss]

Here is an interesting thread on running GFO.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2447333&highlight=phosphates

I found it interesting that he does not recommend running GFO 24/7/365, but rather as needed when Phosphates are high.

 

[915MANG]

Here is an interesting thread on running GFO.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2447333&highlight=phosphates

I found it interesting that he does not recommend running GFO 24/7/365, but rather as needed when Phosphates are high.

Thanks Russ, its a good thread. Appreciate it! I have the film algae :sad2:

 

[TimGentry]

biopellets

biopellets

The Aquamaxx goes either in or out of the sump. I have one for sale as a matter of fact.

 

[915MANG]

I took it offline Just going to use gfo.

 

[915MANG]

I have a brand new bag, and a slightly used bag of BRS Bio Pellets available for trades. Corals let me know