N/P reducing pellets (solid vodka dosing)

[daveonbass]

well, now that the pellets are tumbling better I am happy to announce an increase in skimmate. I hope this transcribes into more removal of bacteria that have consumed NO3, but only time will tell. Still at around 40-50 ppm NO3.

also, when I first started using these...I saw an increas in PE and color...but as the flow was low it soon faded, and I didn't notice much improvement. NOW, I'm seeing a resurgance in coloration and PE, and I hope it's due to a increase in bacteria exiting the reactor due to more movement in the reactor tube. I.e. More slothing off of the bacteria from the beads moving around better.

fingers crossed.

 

[rs1831]

Yes, you want as much of the effluent of the reactor to get skimmed. Many use a pvc t-connect to channel the effluent of the reactor into a inlet of the skimmer pump.

Any pics of this?

 

[daveonbass]

That's a really nice idea, thanks for that! Right now I've got my reactor plumbed into my refugium. I have a couple of non-photosynthetic gorgonians and sponges that I'm hoping may benefit from the reactor's output (probably a vain hope but what the hey). If that doesn't work out I'll put together a setup like yours.

this was a pic of simonSKL's t fitting.

 

[daveonbass]

I have the same problem with flow rates unmatched. This is how I solved the problem. I used a 1" PVC Tee and slightly enlarged the inside diameter of one end to 1 3/8" to fit over the inlet of the skimmer. I then used a reducer at the top so I can insert the 1/2" hose from the pellet reactor. This way, most if not all of the output from the pellet reactor will be pulled into the reactor. If the flow from the pellet reactor is off, the skimmer will still pull the water in from the sump.

 

[daveonbass]

***...ok it's towards the bottom of page 50, and quoted with the image on the top of page 51.

 

[rs1831]

Cool, thanks! What if my skimmer pump is stronger than the flow coming out of the reactor?

 

[rs1831]

Cool, thanks! What if my skimmer pump is stronger than the flow coming out of the reactor?

I get it! He used a t so that it would suck water from the sump and the reactor.

 

[daveonbass]

yes...two ends are open...top and side..and he feeds the effluent from the reactor down the top...and it sucks in almost all of it. The rest is from the sump.

 

[BlueFaceAngel]

someone is an *******

 

[DJREEF]

OOOOOH Dave, did you see what he just called you? O, I guess not. The bot blockt it. Lemme see, how many letters is that? One, two, three....

DJ

 

[rutz81]

Yesterday I received my NextReef SMR1 NP Reactor. First off, VERY well built reactor. I got that along with a Mag 3. The reactor has no sponges to clog, and the new reactor's screen has holes throughout it, not just at 12:00/6:00 like "pfy333" stated. It couldnt have been easier to setup(except for the fact I forgot to get tubing). It uses 5/8" tubing. I used 500 ml on my 130G(net volume) tank. The pellets tumble as if a light to medium boil. They did not clump or go to the top at all. The output exits right in front my my ATB 840. As far as any results, I did not get ANY cloudiness in the water, but, I did rinse them in RO water for 10 miuntes before using them. This morning, although my lights aren't on yet the water defintely looked clearer, almost as if I put carbon in the night before. I will report back when/if I start seeing results. Keep in mind my tank is a new setup(3 months old), with just a few small SPS frags in it; so the decrease in algae or decrease in Nitrate or Phosphate will be non-existent because I wasn't really having issues with this to begin with. The reason I did this was to allow me to feed my fish more, while creating a stable, low nutrient enviroment. I didn't want to wait until I had a nitrate or phosphate issue to correct it, rather take a pro-active approach.

 

[rutz81]

http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/rutz81/?action=view&current=VID00004.flv

Here is a link to a horrible video of what it looks like, but, you can kind of get the idea.

 

[chercm]

The pellets are boiling on opposite end because the Nextreef has holes at 12:00 and 6:00 o'clock. It's kind of like the way Krzysztof (lunar) modify his zeo reactor. No pellets are stationary or at a gentle tumble.

any video or pic ?

 

[pfy333]

rutz81- I was refering about the bottom of the tube and not the reactor screen. Sorry for the confusion.

chercm- I'll try to get something up

 

[stevedola]

does the manufacturer suggest having the pellets under high flow? that looks like a lot of tumble...wouldnt all of the bacteria just blow off the pellets?

 

[rutz81]

does the manufacturer suggest having the pellets under high flow? that looks like a lot of tumble...wouldnt all of the bacteria just blow off the pellets?

Not sure, hopefully someone will respond; all I know is that on the instructions that come with the reactor it states that they have had the best luck when running the Mag3 when using the BioPellets. I can't imagine what I would be doing differently that would make my flow more than what they recommend??

 

[mnml]

Here's a video of the flow in my reactor, does anyone know if this is adequate? Sorry for the side view

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[daveonbass]

that looks good to me...

 

[DJREEF]

Not sure, hopefully someone will respond; all I know is that on the instructions that come with the reactor it states that they have had the best luck when running the Mag3 when using the BioPellets. I can't imagine what I would be doing differently that would make my flow more than what they recommend??

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17092828&postcount=1240

DJ

 

[ChuckG]

Im using a ATB 840 Deluxe with the reactor outflow directing in front of my skimmer intake.

Running the same .. seems to work well.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17092828&postcount=1240

DJ

Good synopsis..

I need to reread the thread, did not see that one.