Well I've been researching like crazy for a new bio pellet reactor. I'm currently using a CADLights recirculating reactor, but it's not working like it should because I have too many pellets in it. The reactor worked great on my 180g tank, but I think a bigger reactor would work better for my new tank.
I looked into reef dynamics, but he seems really over priced. I starting looking for other options, and came across quite a few people who are building their own recirculating bio pellet reactor by modifying reg media reactors. Here's a couple links to some build threads:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-...yourself-recirculating-biopellet-reactor.html
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2362620
A really good video of one working
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVDtum2EEU
Another video
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfY4nN3C5bM
The parts list is pretty cheap, and it looks like a few hours and a 12 pack and I should have something ready to roll. Would probably use a eheim compact pump or a Sicce. Both around $100. Plus plumbing and a couple uni seals.
For something so easy, surprised more people aren't building these. Really, all the tools you need is a drill, step drill bit, and pvc cutters.
What u guys think?
I looked into reef dynamics, but he seems really over priced. I starting looking for other options, and came across quite a few people who are building their own recirculating bio pellet reactor by modifying reg media reactors. Here's a couple links to some build threads:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-...yourself-recirculating-biopellet-reactor.html
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2362620
A really good video of one working
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVDtum2EEU
Another video
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfY4nN3C5bM
The parts list is pretty cheap, and it looks like a few hours and a 12 pack and I should have something ready to roll. Would probably use a eheim compact pump or a Sicce. Both around $100. Plus plumbing and a couple uni seals.
For something so easy, surprised more people aren't building these. Really, all the tools you need is a drill, step drill bit, and pvc cutters.
What u guys think?