ninjamyst Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I got the BRS reactor and it's HUGE. I hate it. But I already paid for it. Sigh. Link to comment
Mariaface Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You'll love it. If you're using carbon in there, make sure you pack it and don't let it tumble. If you're using GFO, it likes to tumble. Don't put both in at the same time Ok, you probably know all this, but figured I'd share anyway! I did figure that, but I'm not sure what the rules are for aluminium-based media like Phosguard. I'll just mix a little Phosguard in with the carbon the way Seachem packages 'Seagel', I suppose. Thanks! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I got the BRS reactor and it's HUGE. I hate it. But I already paid for it. Sigh. They sell on the classifieds for around $50 shipped often. You could sell the BRS for $40 with the pump and buy a used one? I have a midsize IM reactor that is running just floss. Works well, like Lawns crapper trapper Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I got the BRS reactor and it's HUGE. I hate it. But I already paid for it. Sigh. Can you sell it and buy one of the minimaxes? They're on Amazon for $69 right now! I did figure that, but I'm not sure what the rules are for aluminium-based media like Phosguard. I'll just mix a little Phosguard in with the carbon the way Seachem packages 'Seagel', I suppose. Thanks! Yeah not sure about the phosguard! I haven't gotten that far yet When you figure it out, let me know!!! Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Can you sell it and buy one of the minimaxes? They're on Amazon for $69 right now! I may buy one just cuz i am a hoarder... Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I may buy one just cuz i am a hoarder... I was thinking the same thing Well, that and I want two - one for GFO and one for carbon. I am not going to run the stuff unless I have to, but it would make it easier to have two and it is so small, it doesn't take up hardly any room in the sump. And $69 is an awesome deal! Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 well, I must be in the mood for posting photos. Here's a photo of a leptastrea I bought at LC's August live sale. I think it is my favorite thing I got during that one. It's so fluffy Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I was thinking the same thing Well, that and I want two - one for GFO and one for carbon. I am not going to run the stuff unless I have to, but it would make it easier to have two and it is so small, it doesn't take up hardly any room in the sump. And $69 is an awesome deal! I am just worried it's toooo small but not enough for my 75 gallon. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I am just worried it's toooo small but not enough for my 75 gallon. Well, good point. I don't run carbon or GFO regularly - only when I need to. You may need to change it out more with a smaller amount, but not sure! Link to comment
Lawnman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I am just worried it's toooo small but not enough for my 75 gallon.If you run BRS high capacity GFO you will be fine. I ran 4 teaspoons in it on my 45 and changed it every 2 weeks. That kept my phosphates really low. That hugh capacity GFO is some strong stuff. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If you run BRS high capacity GFO you will be fine. I ran 4 teaspoons in it on my 45 and changed it every 2 weeks. That kept my phosphates really low. That hugh capacity GFO is some strong stuff. I plan to use it for biopellets Link to comment
Lawnman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I plan to use it for biopelletsOw ok... I don't hear much about biopellets anymore wonder why? Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Ow ok... I don't hear much about biopellets anymore wonder why? what?! i been reading biopellet is better than running GFO / carbon for heavy bioload. Link to comment
Lawnman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 what?! i been reading biopellet is better than running GFO / carbon for heavy bioload.I am not doubting you. I was just saying I haven't heard much about them lately. I use to read something about them everyday it seems like a year ago. So I was just wondering if people still use them. I remember reading people having algae blooms from them. You heard anything like that? Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Stella, Looks fantastic!! So many frags- when they grow too big, keep me in mind? Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Stella, Looks fantastic!! So many frags- when they grow too big, keep me in mind? I will! and thank you Link to comment
got2envy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Just read your thread...took me two days LMAO Nice build chicka! Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Just read your thread...took me two days LMAO Nice build chicka! You can blame Harry for that Thanks Maria Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Stella! It went perfectly! I used a razor to "score" where I wanted it to break and then tapped on it to break it there. The clam is about 3.5 inches! It's an amazing piece, by far the biggest I've ever taken off. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Stella! It went perfectly! I used a razor to "score" where I wanted it to break and then tapped on it to break it there. The clam is about 3.5 inches! It's an amazing piece, by far the biggest I've ever taken off. that's a beautiful piece, Harry!!!!! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 that's a beautiful piece, Harry!!!!! There's even the white growth edge all around, and NO FRAG PLUG!!!!!! Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 There's even the white growth edge all around, and NO FRAG PLUG!!!!!! I'm so excited Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 I glued some macros on rubble tonight that can take glue. One of them is this purple fuzzy kind which I'm liking. Link to comment
JavaJacketOC Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 2 pics? That's it? On no he didn't Link to comment
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