PDA

View Full Version : Help fluidized bio filter? confused, is this the same as media reactor?


clarityreef
03/07/2015, 02:27 AM
Hi there,
Just wondering if this
http://www.guppysaquariumproducts.com.au/fluidized-bio-filter-400l-h.html

This is what the ad says:
Fluidized Bio Filter 400L/h

Size: 143x95x525mm

Fluidized Bed Filter is an extremely efficient, high capacity "biological" filter.

This could also be use as a fluidized reactor for your PO4 remover/carbon. A reactor is a much better way to use your PO4 remover/carbon than a canister filter or a sack in your sump. This is because of the enormously high surface area the reactor can produce.

Decomposes Ammonia (NH3), Ammonium (NH4+) molecules into Nitrite (NO2-) and Nitrate (NO3-) respectively.
Comes with sand media

*If it is going to be use as fluidized reactor PO4 remover/carbon is not included

Is it the same as a media reactor to remove phosphates? Can I add bio pellets?
Help

IanWR
03/07/2015, 07:11 AM
Yes, that is a media reactor. There may be screens available if you want to use it for biopellets, I know there are for the similar TLF reactors.

ca1ore
03/07/2015, 08:13 AM
A fluidized chamber is simply where the water is pushed up through the unit such that the media tumbles loosely thus bring 'fluidized'. I suppose is can be accomplished in any reactor that allows bottom in-feed.