BRS Dual Reactor * Change GFO to Bio Pellets?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by MyBoyGus, May 27, 2011.

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  1. MyBoyGus

    MyBoyGus Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a BRS Dual Reactor with GFO and Carbon now. It is time to order more GFO.

    I just received an email video link from BRS on their Bio Pellet reactor. I want to convert my GFO side to Bio Pellets, but will I have a issue because it is a dual reactor? They sell an insert to use Bio Pellets in their reactors for $8.

    My understanding is Bio Pellets will remove phosphates and nitrates, GFO only removes phosphates.

    Can anyone think of a downside to doing this?
     
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    The only downside would be it wouldnt remove as much of the phospates or i have read that before.
     
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  3. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    It is suggested to run pellets for a month at least an then re-introduce GFO if necessary. I'm not sure if a dual reactor would be less efficient than a single. I know it is recommended to get a non-RO canister reactor (TLF, NextReef, PM, etc.) as they are much more efficient than the BRS model. It will work in a BRS model, but I am not sure about how well in the dual. Make sure you get the proper flow going through to maximize the pellets potential.
     
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