{"product_id":"npx-biopellets-julian-sprung-200l-50-gal","title":"NPX BioPellets Julian Sprung 200L ( 50 Gal )","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Little Fishies NPX Bioplastics (Julian Sprung)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are biodegradable polymer pellets designed to naturally reduce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitrate (NO₃)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephosphate (PO₄)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in marine aquariums. The pellets provide a continuous carbon source that feeds beneficial bacteria. As the bacteria grow, they consume nitrate and phosphate, then are exported by your protein skimmer or become food for filter-feeding corals, clams, sponges, and feather dusters. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally lowers nitrate and phosphate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces nuisance algae caused by excess nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages beneficial bacterial growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides an additional food source for filter-feeding invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlowly dissolves over time, requiring only periodic replenishment. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest used in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluidized reactor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (such as a PhosBan Reactor) so the pellets tumble gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotein skimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is essential for exporting the bacteria and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStart with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf the recommended amount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if your nutrients are high, then gradually increase over several weeks to reduce the risk of a bacterial bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop off the pellets every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as they are consumed. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re running a reef tank, NPX Bioplastics are an excellent option for maintaining low nutrients, but they should be introduced gradually and monitored with regular nitrate and phosphate testing to avoid stripping nutrients too quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Fish Miami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44294048284760,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/6375\/6632\/files\/IMG-0780.jpg?v=1782770356","url":"https:\/\/www.strictlyfishmiami.com\/products\/npx-biopellets-julian-sprung-200l-50-gal","provider":"Strictly Fish Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}