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    Move Over BioPellets, Rice Is Here…

    Using rice like a solid carbon source “biopellet”? Some daring aquarists are giving it a try…

    July 22, 2010
    | eric michael | bacterioplankton | Tags: | 11 Comments

    NpX Bio Beads, Denitrification Pellets with an X ?

    NpX Bio Beads are a new name, but are apparently not a new product. Canada based Oceanic Corals is now sourcing these denitrification beads from a “trusted manufacturer”. They openly state, “NpX Bio-Beads are produced by the identical manufacturer as the “other” European brand”. It’s not a real secret what these beads are or that [...]

    April 27, 2010
    | eric michael | bacterioplankton | Tags: , , | Add a Comment

    Next Reef SMR1 NP Biopellet Reactor

    Next Reef has come out with a new specialized reactor for NP Biopellets, or similar biodegradable medias. The SMR1 NP holds 1 liter of np biopellets and a suggested flow rate of 350 gph. The input and output sizes have been pumped up to 5/8″ (compared to 1/2″ in the MR1 media reactor) for less restriction, [...]

    April 27, 2010
    | eric michael | equipment | Tags: , | Add a Comment

    Solid Carbon Source Grows NO3 and PO4 Reducing Bacteria

    With the onslaught of the organic carbon source craze, new ideas have been discussed and are now being developed. The solid carbon source idea is one of these. Jean Paul of Reef Interests in the Netherlands that has made this into a practical reality with his NP Biopellets–a bio degradable polymer / organic carbon source media. [...]

    August 31, 2009
    | eric michael | bacterioplankton, reef news | Tags: , , , | 12 Comments