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Does anyone still use bio pellets?

saltkreep88

saltkreep88

Just as the title says. Thinking about starting bio pellets, so let me know if you have any input, positive or negative.
 
falconut

falconut

NJRC Member
I've been running mine for several years now. Started with WM Ecobak and recently added some TLF Bioplastics. I like the Ecobak better, the Bioplastics tend to float more, but the LFS only had Bioplastics. I also run GFO. Not really sure if they've done much, but my levels have remained in check. No issues with cyano or bacteria outbreaks during this time. They are easy to use and my corals are all doing really well, so I'm just going to keep using them. I'd hate to pull them off and see my levels spike.
 
scott021467

scott021467

I have been using them for a year now and have no complaints. I had to shut them down due to a pump failure and my levels started to rise again. Well I am happy that they are coming down now that I have the bio pellets running again.
 
Chrisgarrick

Chrisgarrick

I've been using them for over a year (more?) I have had huge cyano outbreak I'm not sure how much it's helped. I've lowered my food and increased my flow. Also am running lots more carbon. But I've been toying with discontinuing using them. Seems that weekly 50 gallon water changes are the best bet. Looking at getting the system Darrin has.
 
downbeach

downbeach

I ran them for several years without a problem. But, like anything in this hobby, they have to be set up/deployed properly.
 
saltkreep88

saltkreep88

Thanks for the input guys. Seems like bio pellets are very love hate. Half of the people love them, half blame them for a crash haha.
 
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