biopellets and cyano treatment

[DiverDude]

Originally Posted by Lance

If you can, place the discharge from your pellet reactor near to the skimmer intake. (This is recommended by the makers of the pellets). Then, some of the effluent from the reactor will be immediatlely skimmed out of the water column.

I'd hear this but it didn't seem to make any sense to me ! (still doesn't). Unfortunately I don't have that option anyhow as the reactor is on the other end of the sump and I can't move it.

*sigh* one day I'll get a proper setup and things may get simpler.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by DiverDude

I'd hear this but it didn't seem to make any sense to me ! (still doesn't). Unfortunately I don't have that option anyhow as the reactor is on the other end of the sump and I can't move it.

*sigh* one day I'll get a proper setup and things may get simpler.

Sure, it makes perfectly good sense. The pellets are supposed to lower the nutrients in your system. Instead of pumping the excess bacteria into the system, the skimmer takes it out. When the nutrient level is down to where you want it you can then use the bacteria as a food source for filter feeders.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I think it also has to do with the fact that nitrate consuming bacteria are anaerobic (usually as far as I know) and the skimmer also aerates the discharge water before it goes into your display.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I think it also has to do with the fact that nitrate consuming bacteria are anaerobic (usually as far as I know) and the skimmer also aerates the discharge water before it goes into your display.

Yes, that too. Good point Anthony.