N/P Reducing Pellets ("Solid Vodka") - "Wow" ... 3 month update

Delphinus · #1 02-21-2010, 01:06 AM

Yeah, now that I've been able to resolve the clumping issues I don't have the mulm buildup anymore. I just had a tiny bit too much pellets for the phosban reactor, that's why I'm telling people now they're better off running fewer pellets than the recommendation because it will still work fine, just run out sooner, but will work better because of the increased mulm shedding.

ALBERTA REEF · #2 02-21-2010, 07:20 PM

Well I am up and running with the N/P pellets. One of my sleepless night projects. Did testing to phosphate 1.0mg/l and nitrate 25mg/l. Elos test kits. I can tell the pellets are working by the smell burping out of my skimmer. We will see how it works and that I get practice using my test kit.

Coleus · #3 02-23-2010, 03:18 AM

well i totally fail on this. I was away for couple days and the mulm build up that clog up the reactor. I think i am done with TLF, going to look for a big reactor that can do the job

globaldesigns · #4 02-23-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Coleus

well i totally fail on this. I was away for couple days and the mulm build up that clog up the reactor. I think i am done with TLF, going to look for a big reactor that can do the job

I personally use a Deltec Fluidizer, without using any sponges/foam inside. I have 1.5L of Pellets running with a MJ1200. They tumble quite nicely and there is about 1.5-2 inches of space from top of output and top of tumbling pellets.

Things work well and no pellets are expelled from the reactor. I personally would recommend that everyone not use the foam inside and try to get tumbling without forcing the pellets to the top.

These pellets once soaked for a bit do sink, and therefore if flow is correct won't end up in aquarium.

Canadian · #5 02-23-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Coleus

well i totally fail on this. I was away for couple days and the mulm build up that clog up the reactor. I think i am done with TLF, going to look for a big reactor that can do the job

Stop using the sponges. Go to Michaels and get some plastic needlepoint/cross stitch canvas/mesh. Cut it out to the shape of the round disks in the TLF reactor (actually just slightly larger - more like the size of the internal dimensions of the reactor). I'd put it on both sides of both disks to ensure none of the pellets escape. Use a hot glue gun to secure it to the disks. Run all the flow you want until the cows come home. Bob's you're uncle.

I have this mesh in my TLF reactor running Biopellets (on one side only hence the recommendation to put it on both if you're intending to nearly fill the reactor) and it's heavily fluidizing the pellets and they all stay in the reactor.

Picture of previously mentioned mesh (Mine's black. I got it from Michael's. It also comes in white) :

burrows14 · #6 02-23-2010, 03:51 AM

Im upgrading tanks in a couple of week and moving all my rock and using 100% new water and subtrate. Will moving my current pellets to the new tank cause any problems because of not as much bacteria or will they just prevent any issues in my tank right from the get go?

hillbillyreefer · #7 02-23-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by burrows14

Im upgrading tanks in a couple of week and moving all my rock and using 100% new water and subtrate. Will moving my current pellets to the new tank cause any problems because of not as much bacteria or will they just prevent any issues in my tank right from the get go?

There is always some die off when you move from one tank to another. I'd think having established BP would be a great benefit to the new tank. It should help to keep the mini cycle that's going to happen to a minimum.

Coleus · #8 02-23-2010, 06:20 PM

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Canadian

Stop using the sponges. Go to Michaels and get some plastic needlepoint/cross stitch canvas/mesh. Cut it out to the shape of the round disks in the TLF reactor (actually just slightly larger - more like the size of the internal dimensions of the reactor). I'd put it on both sides of both disks to ensure none of the pellets escape. Use a hot glue gun to secure it to the disks. Run all the flow you want until the cows come home. Bob's you're uncle.

I have this mesh in my TLF reactor running Biopellets (on one side only hence the recommendation to put it on both if you're intending to nearly fill the reactor) and it's heavily fluidizing the pellets and they all stay in the reactor.

Picture of previously mentioned mesh (Mine's black. I got it from Michael's. It also comes in white) :

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #9 02-23-2010, 06:49 PM

Update! AGAIN.

We are still waiting for our large order of Biopellets to arrive, it seems the manufacturer is having difficulties keeping up with demand on these Pellets. We should see our order late this week and will ship out all orders at once.

If you have ordered Pellets from us we appreciate your patience!

O.C.

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #10 02-23-2010, 07:18 PM

We are now stocking the MOD material for the reactors and it is available on our website for those that don't have access to it. We are also offering a MOD service to all our reactors and installing the mesh for use with the Biopellets, this is an option that is selectable on the reactor listings..

O.C.