Recommendation on small DC controllable pump for Reef Octopus BioChurn 120R Recirculating Biopellet Reactor...

Ed Kaz · Apr 6, 2023

Looking to install a BioChurn 120R biopellet reactor. Feed pump that I need is between 270/530 GPH. I thought it would be a good idea to get a controllable dc pump instead of using a valve to control the output? Unable to locate a "flow meter" that does not need a controller (Neptune Apex) and is saltwater safe. Since it will be hard plumed by the intake of the skimmer how else would one know what the output from the reactor is? Also any other tips on installing this reactor.

Thanks
Ed

mike550 · Apr 6, 2023

@Ed Kaz I’m not sure you need to be that precise with a biopellet reactor. Can’t you just eyeball the right amount of flow by watching the pellets?

Ed Kaz · Apr 6, 2023

mike550 said:
@Ed Kaz I’m not sure you need to be that precise with a biopellet reactor. Can’t you just eyeball the right amount of flow by watching the pellets?

Hi Mike, It's a recirculating reactor which has a pump on the side to move pellets independent of flow thru reactor. I do not know how much by looking at the reactor is coming out? Hope this makes sense...

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