What are your thoughts on De-Nitrate by Seachem

Ehaze · 08/18/2007, 01:12 AM

I am thing about getting some of this stuff, what are your thoughts. I tried to do a search, but it is down ATM. Some any help, will help.

I am going to do a good sized water change, I am looking at keeping the nitrate as low as I can, I backed down to feeding my fish 1 time a day.

Thank you!

wrott · 08/18/2007, 01:53 AM

I would get a Midwest denitrator, or Coralline.
I have the Midwest, now for 8 months,--if you want 0 NO3 get one.
http://www.midwestaquatic.com/produc...%20DeNITRIFIER
I keep it running full blast--no restriction in the water output--w/ an aqualifter.---beats a BSB

erbio · 08/18/2007, 04:58 AM

Contact us through our site, www.erbio.com denitrators tend to be very expensive (300 - 400). We have quite a few options if you're interested.

Pike614 · 08/18/2007, 07:14 AM

I use De-Nitrate in my 75g reef. I have a Renx XP2 full of it running, and it did wonders for my over-stocked tank. My nitrates went from about 40ppm down to 10 in the first 2 weeks, I am now at nearly zero. it took about a month. From what the directions say, you do not need to change this stuff out unless nitrates start to rise....so far so good. The water is much clearer also!

Ehaze · 08/18/2007, 10:15 PM

Erbio, how do i order? the tab links on the website are not working, i will send you a PM.

jer77 · 08/18/2007, 10:31 PM

What's the difference between base rock rubble and De-nitrate? Base rock rubble is about $2-3/lb. maybe, but De-nitrate is $8.50/lb.

aninjaatemyshoe · 08/18/2007, 11:25 PM

That is the trouble, I don't think there really is much of a difference between De-nitrate and base rock rubble. Same idea really. A de-nitrator will be much more effective.

pledosophy · 08/19/2007, 12:18 AM

I like the Seachem Product.

IME making your own nitrate reactor can be done for less then $25. Rio 90, empty bottle of water, airline hose, pretty cheap and very effective.

Ehaze · 08/19/2007, 09:29 AM

know any good DIY?

Ehaze · 08/19/2007, 04:29 PM

erbio get back to me

has anyone used erbio product, or know how it looks/work??

Ehaze · 08/19/2007, 04:31 PM

can i just put sulfur in side a phosban reactor??

PADODD · 08/19/2007, 05:02 PM

I have used Seachems De Nitrate with excellent results. Provided you keep the flow through the media below 200 litres an hour it will never become overloaded.

For faster flow applications they recommend using Seachem Matrix instead.

Phil.

davy182 · 08/19/2007, 07:18 PM

they have some good ones on ebay for cheap. you might have to check the stores after you type in denitrator in the search.

Teremei · 10/07/2007, 10:24 AM

Why spend $400 on a denitrate reactor when you can buy a jar of denitrate for $20, a maxijet 400 for $15 (100 GPH). Drill a hole to stuff the maxijet on the cap, drill 10-20 smaller holes on the bottom end. Point the jar upward in your sump (so the flow has to fight gravity). And there you go, a $40 dinitrate reactor in your sump able to treat up to 200 gallons of water.

Bandsaw · 10/07/2007, 10:38 AM

Ehaze, just google denitrators, there are few good DIY projects out there.

Here is one.....

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/pro...coildenitr.htm

I have one from Aqua Pure (http://www.aquaripure.com/). I have had it in Service know for the last two years. My nitrates consistently test zero.

08/18/2007, 01:12 AM	#1
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	What are your thoughts on De-Nitrate by Seachem I am thing about getting some of this stuff, what are your thoughts. I tried to do a search, but it is down ATM. Some any help, will help. I am going to do a good sized water change, I am looking at keeping the nitrate as low as I can, I backed down to feeding my fish 1 time a day. Thank you!

08/18/2007, 01:53 AM	#2
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	I would get a Midwest denitrator, or Coralline. I have the Midwest, now for 8 months,--if you want 0 NO3 get one. http://www.midwestaquatic.com/produc...%20DeNITRIFIER I keep it running full blast--no restriction in the water output--w/ an aqualifter.---beats a BSB __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

08/18/2007, 10:15 PM	#5
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	Erbio, how do i order? the tab links on the website are not working, i will send you a PM. __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/18/2007, 10:31 PM	#6
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	What's the difference between base rock rubble and De-nitrate? Base rock rubble is about $2-3/lb. maybe, but De-nitrate is $8.50/lb. __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

08/18/2007, 11:25 PM	#7
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	That is the trouble, I don't think there really is much of a difference between De-nitrate and base rock rubble. Same idea really. A de-nitrator will be much more effective. __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

08/18/2007, 04:58 AM	#3
erbio Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Posts: 625	Contact us through our site, www.erbio.com denitrators tend to be very expensive (300 - 400). We have quite a few options if you're interested.

08/18/2007, 07:14 AM	#4
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	I use De-Nitrate in my 75g reef. I have a Renx XP2 full of it running, and it did wonders for my over-stocked tank. My nitrates went from about 40ppm down to 10 in the first 2 weeks, I am now at nearly zero. it took about a month. From what the directions say, you do not need to change this stuff out unless nitrates start to rise....so far so good. The water is much clearer also!

08/19/2007, 12:18 AM	#8
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	I like the Seachem Product. IME making your own nitrate reactor can be done for less then $25. Rio 90, empty bottle of water, airline hose, pretty cheap and very effective. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

08/19/2007, 09:29 AM	#9
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	know any good DIY? __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/19/2007, 04:29 PM	#10
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	erbio get back to me has anyone used erbio product, or know how it looks/work?? __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/19/2007, 04:31 PM	#11
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	can i just put sulfur in side a phosban reactor?? __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR. Last edited by Ehaze; 08/19/2007 at 04:42 PM.

08/19/2007, 05:02 PM	#12
PADODD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 9	I have used Seachems De Nitrate with excellent results. Provided you keep the flow through the media below 200 litres an hour it will never become overloaded. For faster flow applications they recommend using Seachem Matrix instead. Phil.

08/19/2007, 07:18 PM	#13
davy182 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida Posts: 289	they have some good ones on ebay for cheap. you might have to check the stores after you type in denitrator in the search.

10/07/2007, 10:24 AM	#14
Teremei Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Chicago (one hour west) Posts: 2,751	Why spend $400 on a denitrate reactor when you can buy a jar of denitrate for $20, a maxijet 400 for $15 (100 GPH). Drill a hole to stuff the maxijet on the cap, drill 10-20 smaller holes on the bottom end. Point the jar upward in your sump (so the flow has to fight gravity). And there you go, a $40 dinitrate reactor in your sump able to treat up to 200 gallons of water.

10/07/2007, 10:38 AM	#15
Bandsaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Eastern Ontario (above Sudbury) Posts: 720	Ehaze, just google denitrators, there are few good DIY projects out there. Here is one..... http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/pro...coildenitr.htm I have one from Aqua Pure (http://www.aquaripure.com/). I have had it in Service know for the last two years. My nitrates consistently test zero. __________________ VE3SZB Failure is not an option - It is a requirement if you expect to learn anything. Click on my home page button for pictures of my aquarium. Current Tank Info: 75g Display, CPR SM Aquafuge, 8g sump, 20g tall fuge, Maxspect R420R LED, KoralLin 1502 CaRa, EV-180 Skimmer