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Milad 10-09-2010 07:08 PM
bio pellets + GFO?
 
Is there a downside using both? I currently have GFO running and it keeps the algea away and I just started bio pellets. Is the GFO going to kill the bacteria?

cwatkins 10-09-2010 07:18 PM
I'm looking into running Bio Pellets as well and I've read of people running 2 reactors: 1 with the bio pellets, and another with carbon on the bottom and GFO on top of it.

OceanicCorals-Eugene- 10-10-2010 12:46 AM
Hey Milad,

I would recommend to take the GFO offline as the limiting of PO4 will limit the uptake of NO3 as well. If you have excess PO4 then run GFO passively in a media bag so that it doesnt absorb the PO4 too aggressively

Cheers
Eugene

Milad 10-10-2010 05:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by OceanicCorals-Eugene- (Post 555017)
Hey Milad,

I would recommend to take the GFO offline as the limiting of PO4 will limit the uptake of NO3 as well. If you have excess PO4 then run GFO passively in a media bag so that it doesnt absorb the PO4 too aggressively

Cheers
Eugene
when does the biopellets kick in? If i take the GFO offline ill get tons of algea.

imisky 10-10-2010 06:29 AM
with the dosage of a bacteria source after 4 days it should start working pretty well.


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