Bio Beads/Pellets

[kien]

Originally Posted by steveg

Do you know if they are they all exactly the same thing or distinct products and what are you using?

Aside from being encased in different sized and shaped pellets, they all appear the same ingredient wise. I'm currently using the "original" NP Biopellets but once I exhaust them I will be trying which ever ones I can find for the cheapest price as I use quite a lot of pellets :-D

[DiverDude]

Whatever reactor you use, don't cheap on the pump ! Get a lot more capacity than you think you'll need. I have a TLF Phosban 150 with the 'standard' MaxiJet 1200 and I can get a max of about 200ml of pellets to tumble properly.

I'm running the valve that comes with the reactor (wide open) and will remove that completely the next time I open/clean/top-up the reactor and see if I can add a touch more pellets (250ml ?). My system volume is only around 35 gal so this isn't a problem for me but I was a little surprised by how much pump was required for such a small amount of pellets !

[Doug]

All these reactors and none are 14in. in total height, which is all I have in the cabinet where they are going. Anyone seen any that are shorter and wider?
Thanks

[Jason McK]

Doug, Check out OA
http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...f-MR1-Shorty-/

[Doug]

Thanks Jason. On the way to have a look.