{"product_id":"dvh-all-in-one-biopellets","title":"All-in-One Advanced BioPellets — Nitrate and Phosphate Reducing Media 250 ml to 1000 ml - DVH","description":"\u003cp\u003eDVH Aquatic All-in-One Advanced BioPellets are a biological filter media that lowers nitrate and phosphate in reef aquariums. Run in a fluidized reactor, the pellets act as both a carbon source and a colonization surface for the bacteria that consume excess nutrients — which DVH calls the key to top coral coloration, healthy fish and avoiding algae outbreaks. Made in Holland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this short video from our store's channel, we look at what algae growth is really telling you about the nutrients in your reef tank:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:340px;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:177.78%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k2A0N1tc8Ao\" title=\"What algae is telling you about nutrients in your reef tank - Aquariums ReefSolution\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the pellets work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pellets have a unique microporous structure combined with a secondary facilitator that binds acids and nutrition. This external and internal support lets nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria work 5-10 times more efficiently than on regular biopellets, according to DVH. Bacteria draw carbon from the pellets while taking nitrogen and phosphorus straight from the water as nitrate and (ortho)phosphate. Nitrate-loaded bacteria are then exported by the protein skimmer or consumed by tank inhabitants such as corals and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial DVH Aquatic dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 35-150 ml of pellets per 100 L \/ 25 US gal of water in a fluidized reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 2-6 weeks, depending on your system, for the bacteria population to multiply and begin consuming nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf nitrates are above 20 ppm, introduce the pellets gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd extra pellets when the volume in the reactor decreases over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended NO3:PO4 ratio = 1 : 0,01.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePellets are digested by bacteria, so plan a top-up every 6-12 months. DVH suggests placing the reactor outlet in front of the protein skimmer to limit bacteria entering the system and to improve gas exchange. Never run biopellets without sufficient aeration — oxygen and pH can drop, especially at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree sizes: 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — starter size for small water volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mid-size format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the everyday format: at 35-150 ml per 100 L, this is the size that fills a reactor on a full-size tank and covers 6-12 month top-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoPox versus biopellets? Look, it's a different concept. Biopellets take more equipment: you need a reactor, you need this and that. The liquid — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-nopox\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoPox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — you simply add every day at your dosage. It's a matter of preference. You have more control with NoPox, while with biopellets, well, you set them up and you have no control over what's happening. So it's easier to overshoot and end up with phosphate and nitrate that bottom out at zero — and that's really not good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine aquarium specialists in Laval: in-store advice and shipping across Canada. To run a complete biopellet setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/reacteur-phosban-150\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosBan Reactor 150\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — upflow fluidized reactor to run your biopellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/phosban-reactor-npx-screen-2pk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosBan NPX Screen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps the pellets inside the reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-algae-control-multi-test-kit-no3-po4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Algae Control Multi Test Kit NO3\/PO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — track nitrate and phosphate while the media matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before biopellets start working?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVH Aquatic states 2-6 weeks, depending on your system, for the bacteria population to multiply and begin consuming nitrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a fluidized reactor for biopellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The official dosage is 35-150 ml per 100 L (25 US gal) in a fluidized reactor, with the outlet in front of a protein skimmer and sufficient aeration at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should biopellets be replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 6-12 months — the pellets are consumed by bacteria. Top up as soon as the volume in the reactor drops or nitrates start creeping back up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DVH","offers":[{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":47580637331627,"sku":"DP2956","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":47580637364395,"sku":"DP2957","price":49.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml","offer_id":38010829832363,"sku":"DP2958","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/biopellets_advanced_ohky-cy_4459c982-af14-4e48-8f62-78b23436f652.png?v=1786144224","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/dvh-all-in-one-biopellets","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}