NpX-Bio Beads! New O.C. Product launch!

[LeeR]

thanks

[Bzar]

I've got 800ml in 100gal (estimated water volume) system. Got them from Oceanic Corals when they first came out around Jan I think it was. I was vodka carbon dosing before the pellets as a form of nutrient exporting, and had numerous challenges with that system (determining correct dose, ugly bacterial strings, looming threat of cyano, etc.)

However the experience with the pellets has been very pleasant. First they do as they say. I've had 0 nutrient challenges with this product since the new year. Nitrates and Phos are constant 0. The primary reason for the pellets is Nitrates, however they do seem to help with Phosphates. I also add 4 drops of Brightwell Microbacter7 daily for added bacterial control of nutrients (especially phosphates). The MB7 also helps replenish benneficial bacteria in the system as it's skimmed out and helps keep the water crystal clear.

This is a set it and forget it system...no dosing pumps or strict routine of manual dosing. So IMO these biopellets are well worth it for the ease of nutrient exporting alone. At the rate of use I'm noticing I'd imagine my initial 800ml will last about a year'ish, as mentioned, and I feed VERY VERY heavy.

Thanks OC for continued support of this product. I'll be adding another 100gal of frag tanks to my system soon and will be ordering another batch of pellets to compensate for the added volume.

Cheers

[Zoaelite]

Would you please enlighten us on the scientific backing of this statement?

The NpX-Bio Beads are produced by the identical manufacturer as the first pellets that appeared on the market, our NpX-Bio Beads have been even further improved over the very first batches of Pellets manufactured for marine nutrient control

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Would you please enlighten us on the scientific backing of this statement?

The manufacturer has said that the process to produce the pellets is being refined continuously as new batches are produced. The batches have a different density (Molecular Weight) and allow for longer denitrification life. This is not proprietary to our Bio Beads but may likely be product wide regardless of what brand you purchase.

[Zoaelite]

So they should last longer before replacement pellets are needed? Or they last the same amount of time but are more efficient at NP reduction than previous batches?

[lastlight]

So is the rate at which these pellets get smaller and less effective based on flow over them or how much actual reducing they do? I say your nitrates and phosphates were zero...would they still dissolve away and need replacement?

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by lastlight

So is the rate at which these pellets get smaller and less effective based on flow over them or how much actual reducing they do? I say your nitrates and phosphates were zero...would they still dissolve away and need replacement?

Essentially the answer is yes but at a much slower rate, the speed at which the Beads dissolve depends on the amount of nutrient available to the bacteria that colonize the reactor. The more the nutrient available the faster the Beads dissolve.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

So they should last longer before replacement pellets are needed? Or they last the same amount of time but are more efficient at NP reduction than previous batches?

From what I gather a little bit of both, I will get further details on this as time progresses; however, from my contact with the distributor it has been concluded that the pellets are in a constant state of refinement and research and development.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Bzar

I've got 800ml in 100gal (estimated water volume) system. Got them from Oceanic Corals when they first came out around Jan I think it was. I was vodka carbon dosing before the pellets as a form of nutrient exporting, and had numerous challenges with that system (determining correct dose, ugly bacterial strings, looming threat of cyano, etc.)

However the experience with the pellets has been very pleasant. First they do as they say. I've had 0 nutrient challenges with this product since the new year. Nitrates and Phos are constant 0. The primary reason for the pellets is Nitrates, however they do seem to help with Phosphates. I also add 4 drops of Brightwell Microbacter7 daily for added bacterial control of nutrients (especially phosphates). The MB7 also helps replenish benneficial bacteria in the system as it's skimmed out and helps keep the water crystal clear.

This is a set it and forget it system...no dosing pumps or strict routine of manual dosing. So IMO these biopellets are well worth it for the ease of nutrient exporting alone. At the rate of use I'm noticing I'd imagine my initial 800ml will last about a year'ish, as mentioned, and I feed VERY VERY heavy.

Thanks OC for continued support of this product. I'll be adding another 100gal of frag tanks to my system soon and will be ordering another batch of pellets to compensate for the added volume.

Cheers

Thanks for the great review, these types of reviews are important to other looking to purchase the product.

O.C.

[globaldesigns]

Hmmmmm, I am happy with the original, I won't upgrade anytime soon. I hope my order is coming with my free bag... I will have enough pellets to last 2-3 years.