Biopellets.

[reeferkeeper420]

So i started running biopellets on my tank almost a month ago. I started off with only a little amount as to not shock my system. How long should the original amount stay in for? Do i just add more with these when its time? How often do they need to be changed? Do you repeat the same process or just add the same.amount you tossed?
Thanks in advance!
Riley.

 

[barebottomcouple]

Measure Biopellets

Add one cup (236mL) of BRS Biopellets per 50 gallons of system water volume to the reactor. For example a 100 gallon tank would use 2 cups of BRS Biopellets.

Place Reactor & Pump and Adjust Flow

Place the reactor and pump in the tank and adjust the flow so that all of the media is tumbling. Faster tumbling will keep the media free of biofilm and make it easier to keep the media tumbling for prolonged periods of time.

Add Beneficial Bacteria Strain (optional)

Add a beneficial bacteria strain like KZ Zeobak directly into the reactor. This may speed up the process and help maintain populations of beneficial bacteria but is not absolutely required.

Wait 4-8 Weeks

Wait 4-8 weeks for the bacteria to populate. During this time resist any temptation to change anything even if nitrate levels are continuing to rise. Some aquarists experience a bacterial bloom when first starting this system which clouds the tank for a few days. The cloudy water is generally scarier than harmful, but it can reduce the oxygen levels in the tank. If you do experience a bacterial bloom we recommend aiming a few powerheads at the surface of the water to maximize gas exchange.
Continue water changes as usual.

Future Maintenance

Depending on the system add new Biopellets every 6-12 months. Do not remove remaining biopellets​

 

[pulpfiction1]

So i started running biopellets on my tank almost a month ago. I started off with only a little amount as to not shock my system. How long should the original amount stay in for? Do i just add more with these when its time? How often do they need to be changed? Do you repeat the same process or just add the same.amount you tossed?
Thanks in advance!
Riley.

it usually takes about 6 weeks for the bacteria to start thriving,im assuming you have high nitrates and you started this method of carbon dosing to control them,ideally you should start off with a smaller than recommended size and you would add more as you start to see your nitrates drop,you start adding more as needed to obtain the results your after,you dont toss out the pellets you add to them, you add as you see your nitrates start to climb

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Yeah i started with a pretty small amount. And yeah i started this to control my N03, im pretty sure ive already noticed a drop in my N03. But only started this roughly 3 weeks ago.

 

[TORX]

I have a line marked in my reactor. Every so often I kill the power to it and see where it sits. Too low...then I soak and add more. Pretty simple.