Bubble magus C9 with bio pellet reactor

[M_norrick]

I am in the planning stage of plumbing up my 180 gallon reef tank. I have a bubble magus c9 and noticed the spare port on the side of the skimmer. Has anyone ran the output of a bio pellet reactor into this port? Or should it be areated via pin wheel on skimmer pump first? Any info is greatly appreciated!

 

[zesty]

Very interesting idea. I've not seen a skimmer with an extra hole like that.

I wish I could help you specifically with the bio-pellets, but I have not ran them. Anyone else? [HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG]

 

[redfishbluefish]

I am not familiar with the skimmer, but if it is a recirculating skimmer it should work. Otherwise the effluent needs to go through the volute and be churned into foam to remove (export) the excess bacteria from the biopellet reactor.

 

[Downbeach]

I believe the extra hole (red plug in second picture below) is provided so you can reposition the pump based on your specific installation. I used a couple PVC fittings I had laying around to attache the effluent from my reactor into the intake of the skimmer pump, which I believe would be the best location for it.

 

[reefwiser]

A bio pellet reactor needs a separate pump to adjust the flow to get all the pellets moving properly.

 

[zesty]

@Downbeach I really like what you did there to keep the output right in front of the skimmer intake.

 

[Downbeach]

@Downbeach I really like what you did there to keep the output right in front of the skimmer intake.

Thank you, it worked out very well, and the price was right. It also improved the efficiency of the BP reactor.

 

[M_norrick]

Very nice! Thanks everyone for the information! @Downbeach you don't have a patent on that design do ya? that is a fantastic idea you have there for sure!