I'm running the reef dynamic recirculating biopellet reactor. Solidly made and works great if you can find one.
FarmerTy 215-gal No Water Change SPS Tank
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It did work with a little modification but it was not a permanent solution as the biopellets slowly wore down the cheap plastic at the bottom of the reactor and blew a hole in it. Also, the reef dynamic is recirculating which allows for individual control of effluent flow rate and pellet tumbling rate.
I did turn off the sterilizer while using vibrant.
Pife
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Get a good reactor with recirculating option. Get a good skimmer. Start slow... Only add like 20% of recommended amount of pellets and run it that way for a month with the effluent feeding into the skimmer or at least in the same area of the skimmer.
Track your nitrate level, if it goes down steadily, keep the amount the same. If it stays the same or gets higher, add more pellets and wait a couple weeks again and measure.
Aim for 5-10 ppm of nitrates. I still run GFO in conjunction with my pellets.
Pife
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Sounds like a solid plan. I've been carbon dosing for years of just like to change it up.
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I used an old rusty pair of scissors and it went fine. I'm sure you'll be just fine. But if not, I take no liability for your loss. [emoji12]
I'm not doing the list anymore. It robbed me of the fun of just growing these guys and selling them when I wanted and to whom I wanted. I do this hobby for fun and it wasn't that fun anymore with the anemones when I had a waiting list.
You got this man!
Pife
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That's a good way to look at it. Did you practice on cheaper nems first or did you drive in the deep end?
Right into the deep end my friend. [emoji27]
Its insane how wide their mouths can open... Think predator from Aliens vs Predator.
