O.C.'s Pellet questions and answers!

[Marlin65]

I hooked up mine but am having a hard time to get them tumbling. I have them in a custom made canister with an 800 rio hooked up to it. I have good flow but they are not tumbling is this okay with good flow?

[Finley]

Ian,
Just to clarify, if I purchase this system which is the vertex package.

http://www.oceaniccorals.com/store/i...&productId=355

And hook up this pump I already have.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/wp...ater+Pump.html

I should be good to go? I will obviously need tubing, clamps etc.

When I plumb this in which part of the sump does it draw from and return to.

How many bio pellets do I put in the vertex and which vertex model for a 160g system with a 40g sump.

Thanks,
Chris

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Finley

Ian,
Just to clarify, if I purchase this system which is the vertex package.

http://www.oceaniccorals.com/store/i...&productId=355

And hook up this pump I already have.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/wp...ater+Pump.html

I should be good to go? I will obviously need tubing, clamps etc.

When I plumb this in which part of the sump does it draw from and return to.

How many bio pellets do I put in the vertex and which vertex model for a 160g system with a 40g sump.

Thanks,
Chris

You should be good to go; however, you are going from 3/4 outlet on the pump to 1/2" on the Reactor, this will not be a problem if you have the right fittings. The GPH is "okay" but a little more would be ideal. The best pump hands down for this setup is the Tunze Silence .020

Hope that helps!

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Finley

Ian,
Just to clarify, if I purchase this system which is the vertex package.

http://www.oceaniccorals.com/store/i...&productId=355

And hook up this pump I already have.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/wp...ater+Pump.html

I should be good to go? I will obviously need tubing, clamps etc.

When I plumb this in which part of the sump does it draw from and return to.

How many bio pellets do I put in the vertex and which vertex model for a 160g system with a 40g sump.

Thanks,
Chris

Sorry Chris, I only answered half your questions....lol. Make sure the return aims towards the intake to wherever the skimmer is located. I would run a full 1100ml for your size tank, and I would opt for the UF-20 if you can swing it.

Cheers!

Ian
O.C.

[burrows14]

what fittings and hose are people using to plumb the vertex uf-15 reactor? I cant seem to find the right size hose for it. Could some of you post pics on how yours is plumbed.

Cheers
Ray

[don.ald]

just so i have this correct, the pellet reactor goes into the sump chamber, where the skimmer is located? and Why?

[kien]

Originally Posted by burrows14

what fittings and hose are people using to plumb the vertex uf-15 reactor? I cant seem to find the right size hose for it. Could some of you post pics on how yours is plumbed.

Cheers
Ray

At first I plumbed my Vertex with flex hose and had to use a crap load of adapters. Plus the hoses ended up snaking around all over the place. Instead I ended up replumbing it with 1/2" sch 40 PVC.





It is possible to plumb with flex hose but you'll have to find the correct sizes depending on what pump you are using and what adapters you can locate.

[burrows14]

I would much rather hard plumb than so hose. I was told to clue the fittings tho so I guess im stuck going with soft plumbing

[kien]

Originally Posted by burrows14

I would much rather hard plumb than so hose. I was told to clue the fittings tho so I guess im stuck going with soft plumbing

the 1/2" PVC joints are all cemented/glued except for the sockets that go into the reactors unions. Those pieces are just wrapped with a bit of Teflon tape and shoved in for a snug fit. It is just like the barbbed fittin that it comes with , those aren't glued, they just sit in the socket.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Marlin65

I hooked up mine but am having a hard time to get them tumbling. I have them in a custom made canister with an 800 rio hooked up to it. I have good flow but they are not tumbling is this okay with good flow?

Without seeing a video I can't comment for certain but you want to make sure every single Bead is tumbling in the reactor. If any are allowed to clump together they will stick and then possibly turn anoxic creating Hydrogen sulfide gas among other issues. Always make sure the Beads are tumbling wildly!

Ian
O.C.