Denitrifier units

DrChaos619 · 06/15/2006, 12:31 PM

has anyone had any experience with denitrifier units?

I've been reading about the DSB-in-a-bucket setup and they sound.....hmmm...interesting to say the least. However I'm just learning about all the options here. I don't have a nitrate problem, but since I am a big DIYer, I am always looking to build and add units to my setup to prevent any future problems.

any thoughts?

houser · 06/15/2006, 01:49 PM

I had a opaque box (shoebox size) with as much airline tubing stuffed in it as possible back in 1989. Set it up for about 1 drip/second. All the rage back then on Fish-Only tanks. Exit water did read 0 (or untestable given my kit) which proved it was working. Not enough to keep up however with feeding requirements of the tank.

06/15/2006, 12:31 PM	#1
DrChaos619 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 74	Denitrifier units has anyone had any experience with denitrifier units? I've been reading about the DSB-in-a-bucket setup and they sound.....hmmm...interesting to say the least. However I'm just learning about all the options here. I don't have a nitrate problem, but since I am a big DIYer, I am always looking to build and add units to my setup to prevent any future problems. any thoughts?

06/15/2006, 01:49 PM	#2
houser Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 168	I had a opaque box (shoebox size) with as much airline tubing stuffed in it as possible back in 1989. Set it up for about 1 drip/second. All the rage back then on Fish-Only tanks. Exit water did read 0 (or untestable given my kit) which proved it was working. Not enough to keep up however with feeding requirements of the tank. __________________ - dave Current Tank Info: multiple tanks/garage fishroom