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This may be a stupid question to all you expert out there regarding the use of Bio Pellets. I'm gonna ask anyway:) is there a need for water changes if the pellets are supposed to remove Nitrates in your system?
 
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This may be a stupid question to all you expert out there regarding the use of Bio Pellets. I'm gonna ask any way:) is there a need for water changes if the pellets are supposed to remove Nitrates in your system?
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Bio pellets "helps" with nitrates it all depends type of pellets and reactor and bio load. But WC is not only to remove nitrates rather it add Calcium, Mg, Alk and so on. Some don't do WC for a while but they supplement their reef. So that is one question you can only answer yourself. :)
 
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Bio pellets "helps" with nitrates it all depends type of pellets and reactor and bio load. But WC is not only to remove nitrates rather it add Calcium, Mg, Alk and so on. Some don't do WC for a while but they supplement their reef. So that is one question you can only answer yourself. :)
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I still do smaller changes to help clean other "crap" out of the system as well. But I'm down to 5% once per month or so
 
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From first hand experience, i was really busy with work & didnt do water changes for a month+ while running bio pellets i thought it would at least keep them on check but when i finally had time to test nitrates were way up high & lost a few pieces.
 
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Bio pellets "helps" with nitrates it all depends type of pellets and reactor and bio load. But WC is not only to remove nitrates rather it add Calcium, Mg, Alk and so on. Some don't do WC for a while but they supplement their reef. So that is one question you can only answer yourself. :)
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Use bio pellets, dose, no water change will that work?
 
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Bio pellets "helps" with nitrates it all depends type of pellets and reactor and bio load. But WC is not only to remove nitrates rather it add Calcium, Mg, Alk and so on. Some don't do WC for a while but they supplement their reef. So that is one question you can only answer yourself. :)
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Use bio pellets, dose, no water change will that work?
 
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Use bio pellets, dose, no water change will that work?
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I would still do WC tho, like I mentioned you can only know since you are the one that knows your reef better than anyone. Test, test and test. That is the only way you will know if you need WC or not.
 
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I would still do WC tho, like I mentioned you can only know since you are the one that knows your reef better than anyone. Test, test and test. That is the only way you will know if you need WC or not.
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Thx Noah, so if it really removes nitrates and other excess nutrients shouldn't you be able to do less frequent water changes?
 
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Thx Noah, so if it really removes nitrates and other excess nutrients shouldn't you be able to do less frequent water changes?
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Yup, but you will only know when you test. BTW if you do go with biopellets go real slow and you can see results usually after 6 months. The reason I say test and go slow is because if you remove the nutrients too quick you can crash your tank.
 
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Yup, but you will only know when you test. BTW if you do go with biopellets go real slow and you can see results usually after 6 months. The reason I say test and go slow is because if you remove the nutrients too quick you can crash your tank.
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Yes thank you for that advice I've heard too many horror stories. In your opinion which is a better choice, seaside aquatic reactor or the cone Cadlight?
 
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Yes thank you for that advice I've heard too many horror stories. In your opinion which is a better choice, seaside aquatic reactor or the cone Cadlight?
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In my opinion you should dedicate some time on research or skip the pellets. Pellets are not just something you set and forget. There is a science behind a successful tank ran with pellets. In addition, the best pellet reactor is the Aquamaxx reactor. The design allows optimal flow to prevent clumping and mulm buildup while keeping the pellets from deteriorating too quickly. Good luck
 
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I have been running dr. Tims pearl in a cadlight BR1 reactor for bout a year now and like it. I dont run �� any other reactor for gfo or carbon. Ive also taken my fuge offline too. I do a WC bout 1.5-2 month. I rely on my skimmer to most of the work. Biopellet is not intended as a lazy way out 0f reefing. Your tank wwill reward u for the effort that you put in..
 
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I have been running dr. Tims pearl in a cadlight BR1 reactor for bout a year now and like it. I dont run �� any other reactor for gfo or carbon. Ive also taken my fuge offline too. I do a WC bout 1.5-2 month. I rely on my skimmer to most of the work. Biopellet is not intended as a lazy way out 0f reefing. Your tank wwill reward u for the effort that you put in..
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I rely on my skimmer to do most of the work too I just want to something that helps reduce water changes. I hear a lot of opinions about bio pellets removing nitrates I just want to know if it actually works or just hype
 
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Bio pellets "helps" with nitrates it all depends type of pellets and reactor and bio load. But WC is not only to remove nitrates rather it add Calcium, Mg, Alk and so on. Some don't do WC for a while but they supplement their reef. So that is one question you can only answer yourself. :)
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Which aquamaxx do you have and do you have any issues pellets clumping?
 
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In my opinion you should dedicate some time on research or skip the pellets. Pellets are not just something you set and forget. There is a science behind a successful tank ran with pellets. In addition, the best pellet reactor is the Aquamaxx reactor. The design allows optimal flow to prevent clumping and mulm buildup while keeping the pellets from deteriorating too quickly. Good luck
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Interesting, I setup my pellets up with a cadlights reactor and once i figured out how much pellets to use for my bio-load, i never messed with it unless i am cleaning it. Also everyone is going to have different OPINIONS about reactors design and which is the best.
 
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I like my cadlights for the most part, just requires cleaning every few months as the holes in the plate are so tiny they get clogged over time and the flow and tumble reduces significantly. Its probably time for another cleaning soon.
 
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nicodim55 said:
I rely on my skimmer to do most of the work too I just want to something that helps reduce water changes. I hear a lot of opinions about bio pellets removing nitrates I just want to know if it actually works or just hype
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Once you find out how many pellets and flow fit your unique Bio-load you wont have to do much! Pellets have a starting point and it is test and adding from then on. Once dialed where you like your Phosphate and nitrate, its almost set and forget!
 
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I like my cadlights for the most part, just requires cleaning every few months as the holes in the plate are so tiny they get clogged over time and the flow and tumble reduces significantly. Its probably time for another cleaning soon.
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Cadlights has great tumble when clean! I do not believe they are the best due to cheap materials and design. I cant get that top plate completely clean!
 
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