Refugium Vs. Biopellets

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by doylef4i, Oct 19, 2011.

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  1. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I can't decide if I want to do a fuge or run bio pellets.What are the best arguments for either?I have used a fuge before with great success.I guess I'm just curious if there is any advantage to running a bio pellet recator?I plan to feed heavy handed also.
    Thanks,Daniel
     
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  2. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    Run both and we all win
     
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  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Really,all these people and only one response.Any one else?
     
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  4. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Thats what I do and kills two birds with one stone.

    It its what it is and how it should be.
     
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  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    I run both myself. Refugiums are great for awhile but they do need to be maintained as do bio pellet reactors but running both also allows you to cultivate pods and bio diversity.

    I run half of the recomended pellets personally so there's still some nutrients left for the fuge
     
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  6. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    I think most folks don't run a large enough fuge to actually get the results they want. If you have had good success then I would go with that. More natural is always better IMO. I run Ecobak pellets and am about to setup a new sump. And I'm seriously considering doing a Algae Turf Scrubber. All the benefits of a fuge and eventually some folks remove their skimmers. I have seen great benefits from my bio-pellets, but I think natural will always be better than synthetic carbon dosing.
     
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  7. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thank you everyone for a response.That is what I was looking for.
     
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  8. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    4 me I say the best answer will justify the last reply...
    yes I have purchased my 2 little fishes Npx bio pellets and I have ordered a CPR beta mini reactor from Ameka aquatics...
    I've yet to establish the full course of my addtions to my reef...
    although the ATS idea i will take into heed and set one up in the near future...
     
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  9. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    I would agree with this.

    ReefBruh - you're tank is amazing Btw!
     
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  10. chasethis1

    chasethis1 Astrea Snail

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    Id do both, Im getting ready to set up a new system with both as well as an algae scrubber. I love the idea of utilizing as much natural filtering as possible.
     
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