I know there are a million high nitrate threads but...

sappho · 09/05/2016, 08:32 PM

I have not found a satisfactory answer to my question: is there an effective way to use seachem denitrate in a tank? I have a simple 55 gal and I can't use an external coil or filter. Can I put the denitrate in a bottle or container in my tank that would limit the oxygen? Is there a way to do this in a safe and low tech way? I'm doing the usual water changes and maintenance, I just need a little extra help to keep the nitrates low.

djbon · 09/05/2016, 08:35 PM

You can follow my design if you are interested.

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nmotz · 09/05/2016, 10:29 PM

You can try dosing vinegar too...worked for me

bertoni · 09/06/2016, 11:29 AM

The SeaChem product doesn't need to be kept in a container. It functions as artificial live rock. It'll likely take a lot of media, from what the fish breeders would say.

jurgenph · 09/06/2016, 11:45 AM

or you could use seachem matrix instead. it's pretty much the same thing, but larger "rocks" so it doesn't require such a slow flow through rate.

J.

sappho · 09/06/2016, 01:31 PM

This is some great info thanks!

Keelo · 09/07/2016, 01:34 PM

I would just scrap that idea and dose a carbon source. Check out my thread I'm battling high nitrates as well and I dose Red Sea no3po4 x so far so good. If you want it to be low maintenance get a dosing pump and your good to go. For your tank a bottle would last a very long time.

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jurgenph · 09/07/2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmotz

You can try dosing vinegar too...worked for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keelo

I would just scrap that idea and dose a carbon source. Check out my thread I'm battling high nitrates as well and I dose Red Sea no3po4 x so far so good. If you want it to be low maintenance get a dosing pump and your good to go. For your tank a bottle would last a very long time.

not knowing if the OP is running a skimmer or not, dosing carbon may be counter productive.

J.

Keelo · 09/07/2016, 03:38 PM

Oh yea then in that case I wouldn't dose any carbon to the tank.

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tmz · 09/09/2016, 12:13 PM

Organic carbon dosing ,though I prefer it for my main sytem , isn't necessarily the best or easiest option for every tank. I"ve used the seachem matrix pebbles in some cases even some with carbon dosing in play: it's very porous affording lot's of low flow areas for anaerobic NO3 reduction. The dientrate product is just smaller requiring some cantainment like a cansiter filter tray or mesh bag in an area with adequate flow.

09/05/2016, 08:32 PM	#1
sappho Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 42	I know there are a million high nitrate threads but... I have not found a satisfactory answer to my question: is there an effective way to use seachem denitrate in a tank? I have a simple 55 gal and I can't use an external coil or filter. Can I put the denitrate in a bottle or container in my tank that would limit the oxygen? Is there a way to do this in a safe and low tech way? I'm doing the usual water changes and maintenance, I just need a little extra help to keep the nitrates low.

09/05/2016, 08:35 PM	#2
djbon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MY Posts: 813	You can follow my design if you are interested. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2587610 __________________ 75 gallon DT, 5 gallon sump, DIY LED bar with moonlight, DIY Arduino controller Current Tank Info: 75 gallon/Arduino Controller

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nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	You can try dosing vinegar too...worked for me __________________ Mantis shrimp are the best! Current Tank Info: 20L Peacock mantis shrimp tank

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bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	The SeaChem product doesn't need to be kept in a container. It functions as artificial live rock. It'll likely take a lot of media, from what the fish breeders would say. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/09/2016, 12:13 PM	#10
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	Organic carbon dosing ,though I prefer it for my main sytem , isn't necessarily the best or easiest option for every tank. I"ve used the seachem matrix pebbles in some cases even some with carbon dosing in play: it's very porous affording lot's of low flow areas for anaerobic NO3 reduction. The dientrate product is just smaller requiring some cantainment like a cansiter filter tray or mesh bag in an area with adequate flow. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

09/06/2016, 11:45 AM	#5
jurgenph Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 76	or you could use seachem matrix instead. it's pretty much the same thing, but larger "rocks" so it doesn't require such a slow flow through rate. J.

09/06/2016, 01:31 PM	#6
sappho Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 42	This is some great info thanks!

09/07/2016, 01:34 PM	#7
Keelo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: So cal Posts: 299	I would just scrap that idea and dose a carbon source. Check out my thread I'm battling high nitrates as well and I dose Red Sea no3po4 x so far so good. If you want it to be low maintenance get a dosing pump and your good to go. For your tank a bottle would last a very long time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/07/2016, 03:38 PM	#9
Keelo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: So cal Posts: 299	Oh yea then in that case I wouldn't dose any carbon to the tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk