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Are all biopellets created equal?


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    Tom Toro - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default Are all biopellets created equal?

    I'm on my second batch of Vertex pellets to the tune of $150 and only have about 250ml left. I've seen other pellets out there that are cheaper. At the speed this new reactor is spinning them, I can see a bulk buy in my future.

    Q:Are they all the same thing or are there lower/higher quality biodegradable polymers? I'm spooked about using anything else unless others have had luck with something less expensive.

    Thanks,
    Tom
    240g Great Lakes Glass! ETSS1400/panworld250,LED 120wX4 AJM, LED,2x sunbrite ,Tunzex4/,200gal sump/mixed reef/Biopellets. Hammerhead return. UV 57w. Chiller.

    135g down and given to a buddy. New pic after the wall is repaired.

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    Can't help you bro, I'm in your same boat. Tagging along.

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    dentdominator - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Tagging along too! I'm also using Vertex pellets.

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    dentdominator - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    ..................sorry I was trying to edit and it double posted. What are you talking about Don?

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    slapshot - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by dentdominator View Post
    ..................sorry I was trying to edit and it double posted. What are you talking about Don?
    Iphone glitch I guess. I was answering a different post.

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    I need to figure out what pellets i am running......I have no idea what brand they are......

    I can say for sure though, whatever they are, they have my nitrates in check. Phosphate levels are still uncertain. Been running around 7 months now.

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    Tom Toro - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    I need to figure out what pellets i am running......I have no idea what brand they are......

    I can say for sure though, whatever they are, they have my nitrates in check. Phosphate levels are still uncertain. Been running around 7 months now.
    That's what I'm looking for, Chris. Another brand that's worked for somebody. If you find out that would be great.
    240g Great Lakes Glass! ETSS1400/panworld250,LED 120wX4 AJM, LED,2x sunbrite ,Tunzex4/,200gal sump/mixed reef/Biopellets. Hammerhead return. UV 57w. Chiller.

    135g down and given to a buddy. New pic after the wall is repaired.

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