Reef Discussion

[192k]

Is anyone using a form of solid carbon dosing on their tanks?

I am using 500ml of NPX Bio Pellets.
TLF 550 Reactors with an Aquabee 200/1 Pump to fluidize.

Will post some images later today.

I have been using them since October 2011 and have noticed an improvement in water clarity, similar to vodka dosing.

 

[brendore]

I have Aquasonic Activated carbon in my internal filter, which is really just a media holder, and have seen pretty good results as far as water clarity and reduced skimate on the waters surface (I'm not using a skimmer nor have an overflow). Been using this peletised carbon for about 2 months (up to 2nd change) and my water has never looked better, even when I was using a skimmer. :)

 

[n0rk]

Solid carbon dosing is different from activated carbon ;) SCD is dosing organic carbon to a system for the purpose of multiplication of heterotrophic bacteria, whereas activated carbon is a chemical filtration agent for binding dissolved organics.

 

[brendore]

I also dose organic carbon in the form of Reef BioFuel... It's good to know the difference, thanks n0rk! :)

 

[slin1977]

I was going to run some NP pellets in a reactor when I set my tank up, bought the reactor etc etc, to cut one long story short I started Zeovit but have always had it in my mind to run a hybrid zeo- NP method. something to tinker with in the future.

NP bio pellets seem to not have a huge following amongst Aussie reefers, they are a lot more popular OS.

 

[Luke]

I was using Biopellets for a while , Vertex then NP
Not anymore tho

 

[rusty1]

I run the Pellets, have had mixed results thus far. This has been through user error though and not realising what I was doing (Lack of research).

Seem to be on the right track but just couldnt get the PO4 down to 0 (was under .10) I am now dosing the PhosE product to knock the last bit off.

So far so good, but it is still early days. I am also starting to use some Zeo products.

 

[deanlh]

I'm in the process of getting new tank equipment etc and will be running pellets and carbon from the get go. I'm in for a lot of reading seeing that people are having such differing results...

Why do people stop using pellets ?

What else do you have to use with them/ dosing etc?

Cheers dean

 

[Luke]

I was using biopellets with Rowaphos ,
I have since switched to zeo , Now i dont need to run Rowa anymore , Which is one of the reasons why i changed .
The pellets worked well for me as a nitrate reducer , But not so well as a phosphate remover ,
I was using the Prodibio as a Bacteria source with biopellets .

 

[Azfish]

I ran at one time, Vertex Pellets, RowaPhos and dosed with BioAID (aquasonic bacteria). Nitrate was 0, phos was always around .04 to .06

 

[Jarryd]

can you run biopellets, activated carbon, rowaphos and n03p04-x all at the same time?

Bio-pellets takes 3-4 weeks to start, n03p04-x works instantly yes?

 

['vspec']

I write up from glassbox design passed across my desk recently regarding a test case on this subject matter.

I haven't read it yet, so if your going to chew on it, dont choke!

http://glassbox-design.com/2012/stu...nitrate-in-recirculating-aquaculture-systems/