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07/25/2014, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Bio Pellet Options for a sumpless system
Hello fellow reefers,
I want to try to run bio pellets to reduce my nitrates so that I'm not as dependent on water changes. Can I run them in another bag inside my fluval? I'm assuming not because from what I read you need low flow. If not, what are my options without setting up a sump (I don't have room in my stand). My aquamaxx JUST fits behind my tank. I saw reef octopus makes a HOB option but its too wide and requires a big pump inside the tank. Are there any other options? Any suggestions for alternate ways to reduce nitrates besides water changes? Equipment: 55 gallon with a aquamaxx hob-xc and a fluval 405 (no sponges, used as additional flow with a bag of carbon and ecophos), less than 4" behind the tank. |
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07/25/2014, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Nebraska but from Guam
Posts: 295
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Innovative marine has a reactor that has a pump built in underneath. That's better than having a seperate pump suction cupped to the inside glass with tubing to feed the reactor. The tubing will grow nasties over time. Same as most hob accessories
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07/25/2014, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Smyrna, Delaware
Posts: 3,767
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You could try a liquid carbon source, i.e. vodka or vinegar.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....arine-aquarium |
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