Which biopellet reactors are you using?

Just as the title states, I am interested in the specs of your systems and which biopellet  reactors you might be using.  All in info about the pros and cons is greatly appreciated!  I am looking to purchase/setup one of these guys asap..
Thanks all!

 

daalbers: Thanks for the info. What size tank and bio load do you have with this reactor? Do you get clumping or anything negative. Also, did you notice any differences in your tank (color, growth, etc)??

Blackx: I definitely am looking at specific reactors for the biopellets. I just want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll get some good end results out of.

I know there are other folks running these guys on their systems...care to give me your two cents?? /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

 

That's a pretty good video showing its stays "fluidized". I remember reading that the flow rate through the reactor can have a big impact of the success you have. That thing looks like a lot of flow! lol Also I am trying to get away with not having any more pumps being used and I would like to hard plum one of these reactors to my already existing feed lines. Keep em' coming!

 

Alright now we are getting some feedback! I use that phosban reactor in the same combo for GFO. I definitely think your correct in saying it wouldn't be adequate in a large (~300g) system.

 

Alright, did you see a changing in your colors or growth after adding these reactors??

 

Ruggerkc: I haven't heard of a purge valve being on one of these but I do like the idea of it. Do any other models have this option or does it even matter?

 

Adam: I'll take the uptake in alk for the growth. My calcium reactor should be able to handle that without a sweat. I'm leaning towards a Reef Octopus reactor rated for somewhere around 300 gallons. I've got a SRO 5000 skimmer so it should also be able to handle the new biopellets. How do you regulate your effluent out of the reactor, or do you? I have seen some that say that is very important to do.

 

Adam: I'll take the uptake in alk for the growth. My calcium reactor should be able to handle that without a sweat. I'm leaning towards a Reef Octopus reactor rated for somewhere around 300 gallons. I've got a SRO 5000 skimmer so it should also be able to handle the new biopellets. How do you regulate your effluent out of the reactor, or do you? I have seen some that say that is very important to do.