Denitrator

rgun2515 · 09/21/2007, 12:52 PM

Anyone ever use a Denitrator? new to me that something like this is around... Starting a new 125 G tank and thinking about tring it... What do you think?

http://aquaripure.com/Tips.htm

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diy...Unit_Plans.htm

Bandsaw · 09/21/2007, 04:04 PM

I use the aquaripure with my 75g system. Took about 6 weeks for my NO3 to drop from 10ppm to 0. Been running for two years now. My NO3 has never read higher than 0. I quit feeding the denitrator about a year ago. I don't think that it is required.

I should point out that I have a 20g fuge as well.

davy182 · 09/21/2007, 04:22 PM

they have some on ebay.

CruzinKim · 09/21/2007, 05:00 PM

I've been using the sulfur type denitrator and no maintenance for 6 months now. Hear that it will be maintenance free for at least another year before I need to change the media.

rgun2515 · 09/21/2007, 05:05 PM

This should have been in the original post, but I will ask now and hope everyone that replies adds their answer to this part of the question also...

How often do you do water changes and what percent do you change out?

Bandsaw · 09/21/2007, 05:17 PM

O!! Confession time.

A water change was one of the biggest factors in the decision to get a dinitrator. Life in our family here can be busy, especially during the summer. I try, and I emphasize, try to change 10g of water every month. During the summer, it can fall behind. During the winter, I generally get the pace up a bit.

supervdl · 09/21/2007, 06:07 PM

I have the sulfur Korallin biodinitrator and I am very happy with it. I change 20% every two weeks.

Ehaze · 09/21/2007, 07:00 PM

i also have a aquaripure, my nitrate was very very very high 80ppm, in a fishless tank, and i did normal water changes every week 5gal worth on a 75gal, i bit the bullet and bought one and could not be happier. 0PPM

in 4 weeks

lazluvtoo · 09/21/2007, 07:20 PM

I am happy to hear that you had good results with your aquaripure. I just purchased one about 10 days ago. My nitrates are super high (160+). Maybe I'll see them at zero in two or three months! With regular water changes, of course!

09/21/2007, 12:52 PM	#1
rgun2515 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Rochelle NY Posts: 63	Denitrator Anyone ever use a Denitrator? new to me that something like this is around... Starting a new 125 G tank and thinking about tring it... What do you think? http://aquaripure.com/Tips.htm http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diy...Unit_Plans.htm

09/21/2007, 04:04 PM	#2
Bandsaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Eastern Ontario (above Sudbury) Posts: 720	I use the aquaripure with my 75g system. Took about 6 weeks for my NO3 to drop from 10ppm to 0. Been running for two years now. My NO3 has never read higher than 0. I quit feeding the denitrator about a year ago. I don't think that it is required. I should point out that I have a 20g fuge as well. __________________ 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

09/21/2007, 05:17 PM	#6
Bandsaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Eastern Ontario (above Sudbury) Posts: 720	O!! Confession time. A water change was one of the biggest factors in the decision to get a dinitrator. Life in our family here can be busy, especially during the summer. I try, and I emphasize, try to change 10g of water every month. During the summer, it can fall behind. During the winter, I generally get the pace up a bit. __________________ 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

09/21/2007, 06:07 PM	#7
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	I have the sulfur Korallin biodinitrator and I am very happy with it. I change 20% every two weeks. __________________ My tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167897 Current Tank Info: 135 gal mixed reef with Radions and Zeovit; 210 gal SPS reef being set up

09/21/2007, 07:00 PM	#8
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	i also have a aquaripure, my nitrate was very very very high 80ppm, in a fishless tank, and i did normal water changes every week 5gal worth on a 75gal, i bit the bullet and bought one and could not be happier. 0PPM in 4 weeks __________________ 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.

09/21/2007, 04:22 PM	#3
davy182 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida Posts: 289	they have some on ebay.

09/21/2007, 05:00 PM	#4
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	I've been using the sulfur type denitrator and no maintenance for 6 months now. Hear that it will be maintenance free for at least another year before I need to change the media.

09/21/2007, 05:05 PM	#5
rgun2515 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Rochelle NY Posts: 63	This should have been in the original post, but I will ask now and hope everyone that replies adds their answer to this part of the question also... How often do you do water changes and what percent do you change out?

09/21/2007, 07:20 PM	#9
lazluvtoo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 249	I am happy to hear that you had good results with your aquaripure. I just purchased one about 10 days ago. My nitrates are super high (160+). Maybe I'll see them at zero in two or three months! With regular water changes, of course! __________________ If my tank is beautiful...life is beautiful!! Current Tank Info: 90 gl reef containing mostly mushrooms & polyps, a bubble and a leather. Tangs, green reef cromis', and a maroon clown and his carpet anemone