Bio Churn or direct flow reactor for pellets

[Millepora_Maniac]

Thanks guys, I have used a phosban reactor before, I upgraded that to a CAD lights pellet reactor. I'm looking for a bigger and better reactor specifically designed for this purpose. I went on a couple different websites, read some reviews and watched a video of one of these in action, and I have decided to give it a shot, it should be delivered today. I went with the Bio Churn 120. NO LID! so no clogging, and no diffusion plate at the bottom to get clogged.

Looking forward to trying it out, will let you all know if it goes completely sideways or anything. lol

Cheers!

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Millepora_Maniac

Thanks guys, I have used a phosban reactor before, I upgraded that to a CAD lights pellet reactor. I'm looking for a bigger and better reactor specifically designed for this purpose.

But why?

I have a Reef Dynamics recirculating biopellet reactor. It's bigger, better, (much more expensive) and specifically designed for this purpose. I like the PhosBan reactor better!

Let us know how this new one works out for you.

[DKoKoMan]

Haha, funny how sometimes a simple reactor is your best bet instead of all the expensive specific design reactors.

[Millepora_Maniac]

Originally Posted by Myka

But why?

I have a Reef Dynamics recirculating biopellet reactor. It's bigger, better, (much more expensive) and specifically designed for this purpose. I like the PhosBan reactor better!

Let us know how this new one works out for you.

I used to get things done on the cheap for my aquarium, but I've changed over the years.

A Pinto, and a Porsche both get you to work, but a Porsche will go faster if pushed. Also, you can take it to the track and rip it around.

I want something that will unquestionably keep tumbling the media, and if I decide to upgrade to a bigger tank, which I will, it will handle more pellets.

A Phosban reactor is the Pinto, it works, but....this thing is a Porsche. The CAD lights reactor was like an entry level BMW that needed constant maintenance to keep it running. This thing looks like it is extremely low maintenance, and high performance.

I shot a video of it running. I am trying to figure out an image hosting site so I can show you guys how awesome this thing is.

Will be back with an update soon, and video.

[albert_dao]

Cool gadget/shiny new toy = plenty good reason to buy something functional.

*Am personally eyeing up a $500 hand plane that I totally don't need.

[Millepora_Maniac]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

Cool gadget/shiny new toy = plenty good reason to buy something functional.

*Am personally eyeing up a $500 hand plane that I totally don't need.

Absolutely. That plane will peel wood off in the same way a cheap one will, but smoother, and for longer, and probably with less sharpening. For that cost, I am assuming it has brass or gold hardware and ornate decorative aspects.

What also helped spur on my purchase was having the same company that manufactured my skimmer manufacture my reactor. The skimmer I have has worked flawlessly for five years.

I just figured out my image hosting, so video to come soon... stay tuned reefers.

[Millepora_Maniac]

Hope this works!

Nope, it didn't, let me try something else...

[Millepora_Maniac]

https://i.imgur.com/nFFK7um.mp4

try this one...