{"product_id":"brs-bio-pellets-16oz","title":"16 Ounces - BRS Bulk Biopellets - Bulk Reef Supply","description":"\u003cp\u003eBRS Bulk Biopellets work to remove nitrates produced when fish foods and resulting waste break down. Maintaining low nitrates is key to maintaining the best coral coloration, healthy fish and avoiding algae outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 1 cup (8 fl. oz or 236 mL) of BRS biopellets per 50 gallons of system volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in four sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRS Bulk Biopellets are made from 100% natural Polyhydroxyalkanoates or PHA and are an excellent solid carbon source for denitrifying bacteria in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRS Bulk Biopellets are produced by a leader in the industry, designed specifically for denitrification in aquaria and we believe it to be the best product available. Use of biopellets will also remove phosphates - combined with wise food selections it can be the only type of phosphate control required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you need to implement BRS Biopellets is an inexpensive fluidized reactor and a pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining low nitrates is key to maintaining the best coral coloration, healthy fish and avoiding algae outbreaks. Fish foods and resulting waste eventually break down into nitrates. Aquarists’ primary method of dealing with nitrate removal is water changes, but over the years we have developed a few ways to remove nitrates with equipment like refugiums, sulfur reactors, and deep sandbeds. All of these methods work to various degrees but are often less efficient than we would like or the level of complexity, expense and maintenance is beyond what the average reefer would desire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid carbon dosing (biopellets) has recently become an extremely popular method of removing nitrates from the aquarium. The exact method of denitration can be different for each tank, but it mainly consists of a few things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate laden Bacteria is removed via the protein skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacteria directly converts nitrite into nitrous oxide, so nitrate is never produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacteria consumes nitrates and processes them down into nitrogen gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate laden Bacteria is consumed by tank inhabitants like corals and sponges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the system it should take 4-8 weeks for the bacteria population to multiply and begin its work on your nitrates. Once you have the reactor going we suggest not making any adjustments for 8 weeks. Give the media and bacteria time to adjust to the parameters found in your tank and begin working. The absolute best advice we can give with this system is to set it up and forget about it for two months. Unless something is obviously not right, resist all temptation to make any changes until the two months are up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Reef Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43574861398256,"sku":"626","price":77.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7482\/5712\/products\/000626-BRS-Bio-Pellets-Biopellets-Nitrate-Remover-Solid-Carbon-Dosing-grouped-b_1.jpg?v=1666109027","url":"https:\/\/www.saltwaterprosreef.ca\/products\/brs-bio-pellets-16oz","provider":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}