FS BioPellet with TLF 150 - Calgary

[Jackie]

I tried it for 2 days and is about to give up.
I only used 2 spoon from the 500ml bag.
$80

[globaldesigns]

I tried it for 2 days and is about to give up.
I only used 2 spoon from the 500ml bag.
$80

May I ask why you give up after 2 days. For biopellets, it takes longer than 2 days for them to work. I don't know your setup, but 2 spoons wouldn't be enough for any tank either.

Whats your issues?

[Jackie]

May I ask why you give up after 2 days. For biopellets, it takes longer than 2 days for them to work. I don't know your setup, but 2 spoons wouldn't be enough for any tank either.

Whats your issues?

I am thinking using pellet instead of dosing Vodka daily to make it easier for my father to baby sit my tank when I am away. I am not trying to 'fix' my tank by
using Bio Pellets.
But even I only put 2 spoons in, those stupid pellet still stick together like glue.
I wish my epoxy will glue my frag like that :twised:

[Jackie]

Bump

[The Grizz]

I found it best to give the pellets and little soak in FW for a bit and kind of churn them up by hand. Just some food for thought. :biggrin:

[phi delt reefer]

you should soak them in RO water for 24-48 hours before putting them in the reactor.

[The Grizz]

you should soak them in RO water for 24-48 hours before putting them in the reactor.

Ya that's what I ment to say, I keep forgetting not everyone has a whole house RO like I do.

[globaldesigns]

Good advice guys, I never thought to soak them. Personally I don't have issues with them sticking together... But if yours are, most likely you don't have enough flow.

The trip is to give enough flow so the top tumbles agressively while the mid to bottom area of the pellets don't. If you watch the reactor, you should see the bottom slower ones, slower move there way to the top to be agressive, while the top, then moves to the bottom. Basically a slow cycle through, with the top more aggressive.

I hope that made sense.

[Jackie]

Good advice guys, I never thought to soak them. Personally I don't have issues with them sticking together... But if yours are, most likely you don't have enough flow.

The trip is to give enough flow so the top tumbles agressively while the mid to bottom area of the pellets don't. If you watch the reactor, you should see the bottom slower ones, slower move there way to the top to be agressive, while the top, then moves to the bottom. Basically a slow cycle through, with the top more aggressive.

I hope that made sense.

Yes, it make sense and I have seem enough youtube...but mine just stick together. I am about to put a mag-float it there to loose it up. :twised: I would like to run them in series with Rowaphos since I dont have much room in the sump. It is getting more complicated.

[globaldesigns]

Yes, it make sense and I have seem enough youtube...but mine just stick together. I am about to put a mag-float it there to loose it up. :twised: I would like to run them in series with Rowaphos since I dont have much room in the sump. It is getting more complicated.

Very wierd, if they are that sticky, do what the others say. Rinse them good. It will mean that the bacteria will be destroyed, but if it is only 2 days, your not going to have much then anyways.

You shouldn't need Rowa with the pellets. If you do this, let me know how it works out. Always interested in other setups.

[Jackie]

You shouldn't need Rowa with the pellets. If you do this, let me know how it works out. Always interested in other setups.

That's why I want to give up the pellets. I am happy with Vodka and Rowa.
Didn't know it is so hard to run pellets.:neutral:

[ALang]

Funny, it really isn't that hard. Could be a bad batch???

[The Grizz]

It's not hard at all, I had the same issue at first as well. Took the pellets out of the reactor, put in strainer to rinse them really good. Then dumped into a bowl, filled with RO water, let soak fiver night and then broke up any clumps with my hand. Problem solve.

[Jackie]

Thanks for all advice guys. I will give it another try. :biggrin: