Pros and cons of bio pellets

[duke62]

thinking about using bio pellets but i have heard bad stories on them crashing there tank but i also heard they worked miracles on there nitrates.if i decide to use them what should i look out for and what are the steps on using these on my established tank

 

[MatthewScars]

Dont use them. Why do you need them? They are unnecessary with good tank maintenance. Try the search engine for other threads on this topic that might help you out.

 

[howze01]

From what I've seen and heard from others running them, the key is to start out slowly. Whatever they recommend, half it at least. I started running mine not too long ago and started out with a 1/3 of the dose. I know a lot of people that started using them recently and we all started slow and so far none of us have had any problems with them. I started them on a brand new tank so I don't have any hard eveidence that they're helping me but I have almost undetectable levels of phosphates and nitrates.

 

[Widdy]

Start slow. 1/4 of recommended amount until bacteria is colonized is what I did, and added another 1/4 amount 2 months later. What are your N/P levels? I have moved off BPs for about 5 months, and have been using vinegar instead.

 

[Brando457]

How about pellets with dominate Lps tank

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[thirty5]

I just started my Dr Tims the other day. Started very slow. I think I started with 1/4 of suggested

 

[duke62]

my po4 isnt that high its my nitrates.mathewscars if anyone on here really knew me they would tell you im a fanatic on my maintenence.i still cany get my nitrates down

 

[mbg75]

I had nitrate problems with my old corner tank. I think it had a lot to do with the tank shape causing flow issues.
Since I went with my 75, (same equip). They have been 0. My cheato also grow tremendously now.

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[Brando457]

IM thinking pellets more cause I like to overfeed and it's help me keep them in check

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[robscool]

I'm on week 3 of my Dr Tim's BPs on a heavily stocked 75g with 29g sump. I started with 1/4 cup, added another 1/4 cup 2 weeks later. I will repeat this 2 more times to reach the recommended dose.
My nitrates have always been an issue, even with a strict 15g WC every week. I believe it to be my DSB and aquascaping that cause the issues. My gobies are always digging new burrows, thus negating the point of a DSB. I still run carbon and GFO.
No cloudiness has occurred, skimmer production has increased and no problems with any corals to date (softies, LPS, SPS).
Levels at start of regimen:
No3: 50
Po4: .08
I'll let you know how they do in a few more weeks.


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[Brando457]

Anyone notice cloudy water with the pellets

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[thirty5]

nope not me!!! No cloudiness.

 

[piranhapat]

I started fresh on new 90 gal set up. Did get a white cloudy bloom for a few days. Nitrates was always 0. Phoshate was 0.08. After 4th month had a cyano break out little on LR and sand. Did notice glass had to be cleaned every day. Pulled the plug didn't lose any of my SPS. My mistake I should of used GFO from beginning with Bio Pellets. That is where I think I went wrong.