Biopellet

ale2539 · Oct 25, 2012

Does anyone use the biopellets on there sps tanks. Is there anything that i would have to expect from adding this to my system like algea bloom or something

gojk · Oct 26, 2012

Add a really small amount at first and slowly ramp up the amount. Test until n and P are 0, then leave the amount there. Make sure they tumble really well and you have a good skimmer.

Finland · Oct 26, 2012

Depending as to where your nutrients are at an dhow much biopellets you use, you may get a bacteria bloom causing the water to get cloudy. This should clear up after a few days. Make sure you have plenty of circulation and a good skimmer. Also, as already stated, use less than the recommended amount. Personally, I would use1/3 the recommended amount and slowly ramp up until levels drop to where you want them,

downbeach · Oct 26, 2012

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NO3 and PO4 removal
No need to maintain a specific dosage or increase over time
No cyano or bacterial side effects
No risk of Overdosing
Simple to use"¦Set it and forget it.
Increases protein skimmer output
Bacteria is consumed by tank inhabitants like corals and sponges

How Do Bio-Pellets Work?

Solid carbon dosing (bio pellets) has recently become an extremely popular method of removing nitrates from the saltwater aquarium. Most Bio-Pellets are made primarily of a biodegradable polymer that "œfeed" and promote aerobic and anaerobic bacteria making it a viable carbon source to consume nutrients (NO3 and PO4) within the water column. Just like the traditional methods of dosing Vodka, vinegar or sugar as a carbon source directly to the water column to promote the reproduction of bacteria cultures in our aquarium system to consume nutrients with the common downside of unsightly, stringy bacteria throughout the system.
By utilizing a reactor filled with solid bio-pellets changes everything! Rather than staging the entire aquarium into an ecosystem of bacteria, a reactor allows us to provide those microscopic creatures with a "œfood dish" tucked neatly away in the stand. Now the bacteria congregate in the confined space of a reactor and continue the same life cycle as before without leaving their mess behind for us to look at.
You will need the following items to get started

Small Pump or feed source pushing around 300-500GPH depending on which model or bled off of your return pump via manifold.
3/4[FONT=&quot]″[/FONT]ID Hose(or whatever hose is appropriate with your reactor)
Biopellet media- *Add one cup of Bio Pellets per 50 gallons of system water volume to the reactor. For example a 100 gallon tank would use 2 cups of Bio Pellet media. When first starting add about 1/3 the media recommended for your system, add another 1/3 in two weeks and the balance after another two weeks.
Recommend an appropriate sizes protein skimmer
* Optional bacterial strains like KZ Zeobak, MicroBacter7 or equivalent (This may speed up the process and help maintain populations of beneficial bacteria but is not absolutely required.)

How to Set up and Use Your Reactor

Fill the reactor with the appropriate amount of Bio Pellets*
Place the pump in the tank and Set up the reactor in your desired location. Apply the water flow to the reactor and adjust it so that all of the media is tumbling slowly to start. You may adjust the flow to your systems needs. For best results direct the effluent of the reactor near your protein skimmers intake pump.
Bio-Pellets require up to 8 weeks for the bacteria to colonize. During this time resist any temptation to change anything settings to your reactor. You may experience a small bacterial bloom when initiated but will subside within a few days. For extreme cloudy water conditions take action by agitating the water surface.
Top off every 3 months or so, back to their original quantity, to maintain maximum effectiveness.

Helpful tips

Remove GFO during the initial phases of the seeding of the reactor
Allow 8 weeks before making adjustments to the reactor
Additions of bacteria supplements can help diversify the bacteria
Remove UV sterilizers.
Make sure your skimmer is running at full efficiency and the effluent of the reactor is directed towards the skimmer feed pump
Keep the reactor in a dark area away from light

DNA · Oct 26, 2012

It's a good practice to mention the source of copied text.

This seems to be the original.
http://coralvue.com/bio-pellets-reactor-instructions/

jg93 · Oct 26, 2012

Do these eliminate the need for GFO?

Williet1006 · Oct 26, 2012

@jg93 no it does not. Everything works in a balance. This balance is referred to as a redfield ratio.
106 carbon by 16 no3 by 1 p04. And they are consumed in those ratios. In some instances you will find more phosphorous than should be ( from eg excessive feeding) and that is when you need to use gfo just to tackle that little extra p04. You only use gfo as soon as you no3 is completely depleted. Otherwise the balance will be skewed

ale2539 · Oct 26, 2012

Wow, You guys are great, Thank you for taking the time to explain this to me. I will purchase a reactor and bioplastics

k_red_raider · Oct 27, 2012

Great write up downbeach!!

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