57 rimless build

[swtric85]

I'm trying biopellets in this tank. I have been battling hair algea in my 30 gallon and a lot of people suggested it. The automatic coral food is a plus too.

 

[swtric85]

The JBJ is a great ATO, I use it on most of my tanks. Hasn't failed me yet.

Thanks Carey, that puts me at ease. My tanks is on the second story, a flood would not be good

 

[carey]

I am also trying biopellets, they have been soaking in ro water overnight and should be hooking it up today.
I tried them once before and saw some results, but the darn reactor kept getting clogged so i took it off. I got a new type, instead of it going up and through the pellets it shoots water down and keep them moving that way.

 

[swtric85]

I love this Eheim, it's so small and it has a flow regulator built in.

 

[swtric85]

I am also trying biopellets, they have been soaking in ro water overnight and should be hooking it up today.
I tried them once before and saw some results, but the darn reactor kept getting clogged so i took it off. I got a new type, instead of it going up and through the pellets it shoots water down and keep them moving that way.

How much flow did you have through the reactor, I'm not sure if it should be fast or slow. The holes look really small in the chamber I'm worried about them clogging, might need to put some kinda prefilter in.
What brand is the new one?

 

[carey]

I used a maxijet 1200 for the original one I tried, it is a two little fishies reactor. The new one is this one:

Hydra Aquatics BioPellet Reactor

I got the medium sized one since its going on a 180g, but I also wanted more room than a regular one gives so that the pellets can tumble. I plan on using a mag 5 to run this one.
I also would suggest a ball valve on the input line, so you can adjust it so that you have the least amount of flow but all the pellets tumble. AS it gets clogged you can adjust with the valve and get more flow to keep them moving.

 

[swtric85]

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind

 

[swtric85]

Picking up some live sand today

 

[swtric85]

Letting the sand cure until the tank is ready go

 

[swtric85]

Stand is done, all I have left is a little plumbing, then the tanks goin up stairs



Before



After

 

[swtric85]

It's finally upstairs!

 

[swtric85]

Does anyone know why my pictures are so small when I attach them? I'm using the Android app.

 

[hijnx]

Assuming Android app is similar to the iOS version: there is a setting to change the quality of attachments.

More->Forum Posting Options->Attachment Quality

 

[swtric85]

Assuming Android app is similar to the iOS version: there is a setting to change the quality of attachments.

I just changed it right before my last post, still small. Idk I'll try to restart it and post again. Thanks

 

[hijnx]

Ah, that's unfortunate. Can't wait to see the tank all set up, goo luck.

 

[swtric85]

Ah, that's unfortunate. Can't wait to see the tank all set up, goo luck.

Thanks, it's been a very long build definitely ready for it to be done

 

[swtric85]

Test,,,,,,,,

 

[carey]

Still a small picture but looks awesome!

 

[swtric85]

Thanks! Its filling with water today

 

[swtric85]

It only took 3 months but it's finally functional, the water is still cloudy from the salt. Hope to get the sand in tonight.