Which biopellet reactors are you using?

Just as the title states, I am interested in the specs of your systems and which biopellet  reactors you might be using.  All in info about the pros and cons is greatly appreciated!  I am looking to purchase/setup one of these guys asap..
Thanks all!

 

I use this http://www.saltysupply.com/Next-Ree...nx1123.htm have used it for one and a half years and love it

 

daalbers: Thanks for the info. What size tank and bio load do you have with this reactor? Do you get clumping or anything negative. Also, did you notice any differences in your tank (color, growth, etc)??

Blackx: I definitely am looking at specific reactors for the biopellets. I just want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll get some good end results out of.

I know there are other folks running these guys on their systems...care to give me your two cents?? /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

 

for me the only reactor is the reef octopus reactor. It's well designed the fittings come with sched 80 unions and allow fitting with 1/2" pvc, the design is superior with the cone bottom that keeps the media tumbling even at lower flow rates.

 

That's a pretty good video showing its stays "fluidized". I remember reading that the flow rate through the reactor can have a big impact of the success you have. That thing looks like a lot of flow! lol Also I am trying to get away with not having any more pumps being used and I would like to hard plum one of these reactors to my already existing feed lines. Keep em' coming!

 

I'm using a modded Phosban 150 hooked to maxi-jet 1200 utility pump. They seen to tumble pretty well in there and no clumping as of yet but I have only been running them for a little over a week so we will see.

Works for my cube, probably wouldn't be very efficient on a larger system.

 

Alright now we are getting some feedback! I use that phosban reactor in the same combo for GFO. I definitely think your correct in saying it wouldn't be adequate in a large (~300g) system.

 

I use a Precision Marine with a maxijet 1200 utility pump and DrTim's NP Active pearls /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif It will go on the 24g I have cycling now, but is on a 75g now.  Its well-built, very sturdy.

 

Alright, did you see a changing in your colors or growth after adding these reactors??

 

Oops, I actually have a Maxijet 400 pump on that.......

 

I am using a BRS deluxe reactor, seems to work great. Has a air puge on it, my old brs biopellet reactor always ended up with air in it.

 

Ruggerkc: I haven't heard of a purge valve being on one of these but I do like the idea of it. Do any other models have this option or does it even matter?

 

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/reactors/gfo-and-carbon-reactors/deluxe-brs-gfo-and-carbon-reactor-1.html

 

I did this for about six months before I took the tank down. Never set it back up, mainly due to space concerns. It never clumped for me either. I was very happy with it.

 

I made a diy chamber in the back left corner of my acrylic sump where it's fed from my mag-18 return pump through an eductor that pounds them very good. Every other reactor I tried clumped up within 3 weeks.

 

My mostly sps corals are growing super fast, but not just cuz of the bio pellets. Make sure to run the effluent of the reactor as directly into your skimmer as you can. Big skimmers are a must to get the most out of bio pellets. My skimmer's rated for 300 gallons and I've got a 75. The only negative I've had since running bio pellets is an incredible uptake in alkalinity.

 

Adam: I'll take the uptake in alk for the growth. My calcium reactor should be able to handle that without a sweat. I'm leaning towards a Reef Octopus reactor rated for somewhere around 300 gallons. I've got a SRO 5000 skimmer so it should also be able to handle the new biopellets. How do you regulate your effluent out of the reactor, or do you? I have seen some that say that is very important to do.

 

Adam: I'll take the uptake in alk for the growth. My calcium reactor should be able to handle that without a sweat. I'm leaning towards a Reef Octopus reactor rated for somewhere around 300 gallons. I've got a SRO 5000 skimmer so it should also be able to handle the new biopellets. How do you regulate your effluent out of the reactor, or do you? I have seen some that say that is very important to do.