USING BIO PELLETS

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by Renegade

Also NP Bio Pellets Suggest that you suggest placing the outlet of the pellet filter in front of a protein skimmer, to limit the amount of bacteria entering the system.

The Idea being to keep the bacteria in the filter containing the Pellets and not in your tank.

Actually putting the output in front of the skimmer is more for re-oxynation of the water. The bacteria uses oxygen and can deplete it, the skimmer re-oxynates. It does remove some bacteria by-product, but this by-product also feeds the coral and isn't bad for the tank. But no oxygen is BAD.

Just wanted to add more to the topic, hope it helps.

[Renegade]

Thats a really good point.

NP Neducing BioPellets however seems to be more worried about excess bacteria then the lack of air.

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We also suggest placing the outlet of the pellet filter in front of a protein skimmer, to limit the amount of bacteria entering the system. This has the additional benefit of increased gas exchange (CO2-removal and O2-addition). The pellets should never be used without sufficient aeration, as this may lead to low oxygen and pH levels, especially during night time. Proper aeration can be established with air pumps and protein skimmers.

http://npbiopellets.dvh-import.com/i...Important.html