Biopellets

[Riddler05]

Nano Reefers,

 

I am currently setting up a new system and I am considering adding biopellets. Feeding the tank is one of the most enjoyable tasks so I would like to be able to feed my tank on the heaver side without constantly battling algae. My question for all of y'all is should I use biopellets to keep my nutrients down and when should I introduce the biopellets to my system? I already have order a skimmer that is +1 for my size tank. I have done some research but there are a lot of mixed opinions on this subject so I wanted to get some input from all of the people on this forum.

[Jackal_Knight]

You can set the tank up with the bellet reactor or add it on later it really does not matter. But remember it takes about a month for the reactor to start working so adding it as soon as you can is best

 

I run one on a 11.4 gallon about 17 gallons total system

[jestep]

They work great but don't remove PO4 very well which is introduced with feeding. Not saying that's a deal breaker, I use one religiously on my main tank, but most likely you'll need to deal with PO4 removal down the road.

[05XRunner]

i feed alot in my 40 breeder setup between fish and corals like 4-5 times a day and since i started using biopellets i have never gone above .75 nitrates and .04 phosphates and i have 9 fish. i also use less then recommended for water volume. with sump i have about 50g and for 50g they say 200ml of pellets. i am only running 125ml and when i started i used only 75ml for first few weeks. i didnt have any issues with sudden algae blooms or stripped system to fast.