Biopellets

[Endy0430]

Matt you still aren't comparing apples to apples. Show me two filtration setups that are mature and established. And measure their ability to remove x amount of nitrates and phosphates over a known time period using scientific method to ensure all else equal and then I will agree with you on which is a better system.


Yes you pointed out some great systems that used a methanol or carbon based denitrification. However I can show you and equal amount of nice setups that used other methods. Heck, go check out the tank of the month builds.

Run a established bio pellet, sulfur denitrator, etc on a enclosed 30 gal container and will they achieve the same results of denitrification?

If any students are interested in doing this type of experimentation please let me know.

Sorry to derail your thread Endy.

Dont worry about it I like the conversation...Derail away

 

[nivram]

Dont worry about it I like the conversation...Derail away

No problem....just friendly conversation. Matt also knows that I am cycling a methanol denitrator as well. However i've run Bio Pellets in the past and now. My issue is I can't run the setup I want due to equipment/space issues.

I really do believe recirculating bio pellets is the way to go if you choose to go that route And it wont hurt to dose a bacterial supplement at the same time.


I really do wish I had the time and means to set up various systems to test many of things we read and hear about in the hobby. It would be nice to compare various theories and setups in a controlled environment.

 

[rps3]

No problem....just friendly conversation. Matt also knows that I am cycling a methanol denitrator as well. However i've run Bio Pellets in the past and now. My issue is I can't run the setup I want due to equipment/space issues.

I really do believe recirculating bio pellets is the way to go if you choose to go that route And it wont hurt to dose a bacterial supplement at the same time.


I really do wish I had the time and means to set up various systems to test many of things we read and hear about in the hobby. It would be nice to compare various theories and setups in a controlled environment.

Your starting to over extend yourself like what I was doing, incorporating too much stuff and trying to get the best of everything. Let's just say I gave up on that idea and went KISS as much as I could.

 

[mrx66699]

Trust me Marvin wont be dissapointed in this route....all in good fun he is correct though it would be nice to set up a test environment which I dont think would be that hard to do at all ......

 

[Biggar]

I have not found an easier method than putting pellets in a reactor and letting them tumble for several months. Zero maintenance(just reload maybe everything few months), risk of a problem causing a crash is slim(start slow), and cost is low.

I always look for simplicity, risk, and cost.

And to be honest, I dont know if the pellets are doing anything, could just be a mature, balanced tank doing all the work. Who knows? I just know nitrates are not an issue any longer.

My 2 cents.