These bio pellets will create a huge bacteria bloom if you are not careful. Also if the reactor is not large enough for the entire package of bio pellets, don't worry, even less is enough for a lot of systems. Make sure to leave enough room for the circulation of the beads once the powerhead is turned on. Anywhere from an inch to half an inch between the moving beads and the mesh screen inserted to keep the pellets from exiting. (Mesh Screen is an optional purchase or from a hobby store). If no room is left then the pellets will eventually clump and the bacteria will not be as efficient as if the pellets were circulating. When initially startup allow the bloom to take over 3-4 days at the most and make sure you have a large amount of carbon in use and the outlet of the bio pellet reactor next to the inlet of the skimmer so the bi-product made from the pellets can be skimmed and removed.
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