Biopellets, Refugium, and GFO?

[Adamsapple12]

I want to try out a different way to lower my nitrates and phosphates while coloring up my acros. Right now I use GFO, a small refugium, a Reef Octopus 202-S skimmer, and a plate of marinepure bio media. My phosphates and nitrates are somewhat low as it is - 0.50 ppm Nitrates, and .03 ppm Phosphates. I do large water changes every week and want to reduce how often I do them. I also want to color up my acros more as they are a bit pale. 

 

Would you guys recommend switching to a biopellet reactor? I already have an AquaMaxx one laying around that works pretty well. I tried it once before but got a crap load of white slimey biomass all over my tank (even when i directed it towards the intake of the skimmer). However, I am just a little confused on how to maintain a biopellet reactor from all of the articles and forums I am reading. Would I want to dose vodka as well if my phosphates and nitrates get too low? Also what color program should I use as I use a biopellet reactor? And if I did switch to a biopellet reactor would I continue to run GFO and my refugium? 

 

Thanks in advance for any help.

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

Are you trying to take your refuge apart and stop using gfo? Are you trying to get different results in your coral color? I wouldn't change anything if your nutrients are where you say. That's perfect in my book.

 

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