diy recirculating biopellet reactor

[DRThompson]

Thought I would post my diy biopellet reactor:

Built it with a Nextreef MR1 XL that I dont use; I like the TLF reactor better. Had a spare Mag3 pump. Had to buy everything else.

Parts List:
Nextreef MR1 XL
Mag3 Pump
True union 1/2"
True Union ball valve 1/2"
3/8" thread to 3/8" john guest fitting for top of reactor
3/8" john guest valve to adjust output
1/2" thread to 1/4" john guest fitting for intake
1/4" john guest valve to adjust input
1" uniseal
1/2" uniseal
slimline strainer for pump intake
misc 1/2" and 1" pvc parts

Here's a video of the reactor in action:
http://youtu.be/9P3VTBdPF3Y

 

[mrx66699]

Looking good ....here is my Geo reconfigured into a biopellet ......made a few changes and now its rocking again ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj9kqPPGUEI&feature=youtu.be

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[AquamanE]

OMG- Why are you guys bothering with this?, are you bored cause your tanks are being successful and have nothing else to do? :deadhorse:

How about just chilling and watching it grow?

 

[DRThompson]

OMG- Why are you guys bothering with this?, are you bored cause your tanks are being successful and have nothing else to do? :deadhorse:

How about just chilling and watching it grow?

My natureef denitrater stopped working about 2 weeks ago. I need a replacement product; my bio load is too high to do without. I can't seem to get the denitrater running again.

 

[DRThompson]

After 6 days, the natureef denitrator kicked in again and finished 1 cycle. I started the biopellets as a back up in case I couldnt get the denitrator running. Hopefully I'll be shutting down the biopellet reactor soon.

 

[Biggar]

Nice, you guys are getting creative.