Biopellets - Absolute necessary to have reactor output to the Skimmer?

[SonRK]

Hey guys,

 

Thought about adding Biopellets (Ordered BRS biopellets), and I already have a reactor for it.

 

Everything I've read up on Biopellets says you MUST run a skimmer with it. No biggie, I have 2 skimmers that I'm going to pick from. Now there's just one issue. I run a Nuvo 30L, so space is limited in the back.

 

I'll be using the following:

 

IM MiniMax Reactor with BRS BioPellets, and either the Tunze 9004, or the Hydor Slim Skim Nano.

 

 

If I use the Tunze 9004, it fits into Chamber 1, so the water will go from the overflow, to the Tunze, then to the reactor.

 

If I go with the Hydor, then I can put the reactor in Chamber 1 and then its output goes into the Hydor Skimmer.

 

Decisions, decisions!

[Veng]

As long as you have reasonable turnover through your sump it won't matter.

[rfalk]

I am running biopellets and skimmer in same tank (30L) - I have skimmer and reactor in chamber 2 on opposite sides and works well for me. I am using the coral box s150 ($60) and I would recommend it.