FS BioPellet with TLF 150 - Calgary

[phi delt reefer]

you should soak them in RO water for 24-48 hours before putting them in the reactor.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by phi delt reefer

you should soak them in RO water for 24-48 hours before putting them in the reactor.

Ya that's what I ment to say, I keep forgetting not everyone has a whole house RO like I do.

[globaldesigns]

Good advice guys, I never thought to soak them. Personally I don't have issues with them sticking together... But if yours are, most likely you don't have enough flow.

The trip is to give enough flow so the top tumbles agressively while the mid to bottom area of the pellets don't. If you watch the reactor, you should see the bottom slower ones, slower move there way to the top to be agressive, while the top, then moves to the bottom. Basically a slow cycle through, with the top more aggressive.

I hope that made sense.

[Jackie]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

Good advice guys, I never thought to soak them. Personally I don't have issues with them sticking together... But if yours are, most likely you don't have enough flow.

The trip is to give enough flow so the top tumbles agressively while the mid to bottom area of the pellets don't. If you watch the reactor, you should see the bottom slower ones, slower move there way to the top to be agressive, while the top, then moves to the bottom. Basically a slow cycle through, with the top more aggressive.

I hope that made sense.

Yes, it make sense and I have seem enough youtube...but mine just stick together. I am about to put a mag-float it there to loose it up. I would like to run them in series with Rowaphos since I dont have much room in the sump. It is getting more complicated.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by Jackie

Yes, it make sense and I have seem enough youtube...but mine just stick together. I am about to put a mag-float it there to loose it up. I would like to run them in series with Rowaphos since I dont have much room in the sump. It is getting more complicated.

Very wierd, if they are that sticky, do what the others say. Rinse them good. It will mean that the bacteria will be destroyed, but if it is only 2 days, your not going to have much then anyways.

You shouldn't need Rowa with the pellets. If you do this, let me know how it works out. Always interested in other setups.

[Jackie]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

You shouldn't need Rowa with the pellets. If you do this, let me know how it works out. Always interested in other setups.

That's why I want to give up the pellets. I am happy with Vodka and Rowa.
Didn't know it is so hard to run pellets.

[ALang]

Funny, it really isn't that hard. Could be a bad batch???