Biopellet reactor

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Treebeard

So I picked up the Vertex and it works great, however one small problem is I am using the sponge filter at the top end which eventually plugs and needs to be cleaned. What is this mesh screen from Michaels you refer to?

i dont use the sponges in a bio pellet reactor and its not needed , basically the tumble shouldnt be near the top anyways since the output is directed to your skimmer the skimmer takes the mulm out

the mesh is for the bottom to keep the balls from clogging the outtake i guess yuou can use one for the top too but i never seen the need

the mesh is plastic crochet mesh grid i believe is what hes taking about?

[kien]

I don't use the sponges either. However, I do use knitting mesh at the bottom. Doesn't clog as easily and allows for better flow. Just go to the knitting dept at Michael's and you'll see mesh/perforated sheets that people use to make knitting patterns. Or just ask a sales rep. That's what I did as I had no idea what knitting screen was.