NP Biopellets

[Riderc82]

Is anyone using these?  If so what are your results?

[HUNGER]

what r they      like bio balls??

[Wall_Tank]

Looks like Vertex bought this stuff,

http://premiumaquatics.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PA&Category_Code=&Product_Code=VT-ME-PBP5

The way it was originally advertised is that the pellets slowly are consumed, as a carbon source.  Similar to the many forms of carbon dosing (vodka, sugar, vinegar, etc)

[HUNGER]

o ok 

[Riderc82]

there are several threads on RC but I was curious if anyone local had tried using it.

[HUNGER]

i have been reading about them  it sounds like it mite be worth a try

[TechGuy]

In our test, after three weeks, bryopsis is FALLING off in HUGE clumps. Seems to work so far.

[Wall_Tank]

It should work, carbon dosing is a fairly proven process.

The question is, does it work better than VSV?   I'm sure it's more expensive than VSV.

[reefman]

Aquatic Specialists

[TechGuy]

It should work, carbon dosing is a fairly proven process.

The question is, does it work better than VSV?   I'm sure it's more expensive than VSV.

So far? Who knows, I don't :p It is definitely a MUCH slower process.

In my opinion, carbon dosing is carbon dosing. People report different results with different methods. I have yet to see a monoculture/bacterial strands/cyano outbreak/film on the water/etc, dosing straight vodka, vinegar + sugar, or VSV in my own tank. In the tank with the Bio Pellets, no ill effects yet just dead bryopsis.  These are the Warner Marine brand Justin carries if it helps.