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What is a Biopellet reactor?

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Andrew Walker

Published Feb 20, 2026

What is a Biopellet reactor?

What Are Biopellets? Biopellets are a biodegradable polymer that is made from bacteria. Biopellets provide an ideal environment for beneficial bacteria to thrive. By pumping water from your system into a biopellet reactor we are creating a controllable, food-filled house where bacteria can live and reproduce.

Just so, how do you use Biopellets?

  1. Measure Biopellets. Add one cup (236mL) of BRS Biopellets per 50 gallons of system water volume to the reactor.
  2. Place Reactor & Pump and Adjust Flow. Place the reactor and pump in the tank and adjust the flow so that all of the media is tumbling.
  3. Add Beneficial Bacteria Strain (optional)
  4. Wait 4-8 Weeks.
  5. Future Maintenance.

Also Know, are bio pellets worth it? If you're someone who is using a protein skimmer (and you probably should be), biopellets are definitely worth considering. The increased skimmer performance you get when using biopellets is just one of the benefits.

Also question is, what is Aquarium reactor?

A media reactor is an aquarium filtration device that contains filter media. It helps to increase the effectiveness of the filter media inside by forcing all water that enters the reactor to come in contact with the media. The ideal rate of flow is based on the particular filter media being used inside the reactor.

What are bio pellets made of?

Most Bio-Pellets are made primarily of a biodegradable polymer that “feed” and promote aerobic and anaerobic bacteria making it a viable carbon source to consume nutrients (NO3 and PO4) within the water column.

Will Gfo reduce nitrates?

GFO also does not remove nitrates, meaning you will need another piece of equipment or solution to remove nitrates from your aquarium. An algae scrubber will remove both phosphates and nitrates and will not incur recurring costs.

How long do Biopellets take to work?

4-8 weeks

Do corals use nitrates?

Actually that is absolutely true, corals do utilize nitrates. Remember, the beneficial zooxanthellae will utilize nitrates for growth. The reason we keep nitrate low is to prevent the extreme growth of the zooxanthellae, which actually causes the coral to reduce its growth rate substantially.

How much is a gallon of Biopellets?

Measure Biopellets
Add one cup (236mL) of BRS Biopellets per 50 gallons of system water volume to the reactor. For example a 100 gallon tank would use 2 cups of BRS Biopellets.

What is a Gfo reactor?

However, for those of you that are considering starting a reef aquarium or wish to increase your knowledge in this activity - what is GFO, granular ferric oxide is a chemical filter media that is used with a reactor that hinders algae growth in reef tanks by removing phosphates from the water column.

Do I need a media reactor?

You only need a media reactor if you need one of those types of media. So the real question should be if you need GFO, GAC, or any other media that might fit into a reactor. The answer depends on how your tank behaves after it's up and running. I would personally not buy any reactors until you need them.

How much is a gallon of Gfo?

The normal GFO dose starts at 1 tablespoon per 4 gallons, then goes to 2 tablespoons per 4 gallons. The HC GFO starts at 1 tablespoon per 8 gallons and goes to 2 tablespoons per 8 gallons.

How does a nitrate reactor work?

The Aquaripure nitrate reactor filter (or denitrator) uses beneficial bacteria to break down invisible organic matter and nitrates completely into Nitrogen gas which then escapes into the atmosphere.

What does a reactor do in a marine tank?

In marine and reef aquariums, a calcium reactor creates a balance of alkalinity. An acidic solution is produced by injecting carbon dioxide into a chamber with salt water and calcium rich media. The carbon dioxide lowers the pH by producing a solution high in carbonic acid, and dissolves calcium.

What is a phosphate reactor?

A phosphate reactor is a useful filtration add-on often employed for the small reef aquarium. Without a phosphate reactor, phosphate levels would naturally rise, as phosphates are a byproduct of fish foods. Unchecked, they can rise to levels that are deleterious to any organism that relies on calcification.

How does a phosphate reactor work?

A phosphate reactor is a useful filtration add-on often employed for the small reef aquarium. Without a phosphate reactor, phosphate levels would naturally rise, as phosphates are a byproduct of fish foods. Unchecked, they can rise to levels that are deleterious to any organism that relies on calcification.

What is carbon dosing in reef tank?

Carbon dosing is a relatively new phenomenon in the reef aquarium hobby. The goal of carbon dosing is to improve water quality by lowering nitrates and phosphates. Nitrates and phosphates can lead to algae blooms and poor coral health if the levels are too high.

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