Nitrate Reduction Setup!

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Piranha

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This is what I plan to do...

Anyone see any flaws in my design? Ive never done a refugium before so I could use some help. Thanks Guys.

 

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I am inspired by your idea. You will need a good mechanical filter before your pump or it will get clogged with plant parts.
Look at the DIY section for filtering. You'll find many great ideas, but none like this.

 

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Thank you

Im hoping to be able to make a noticeable difference in the nitrate levels of my tank so that I wont have to go into town to pick up water as often. (My well water come out at 40ppm!)

 

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anyone see anything wrong or have some to suggest?

 

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Makes me think

 

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Depending on your bioload, I just don't think you're going to see the results you hope for. It takes tons of plants to do the trick.

I find that water hyacinth in the main tank helps a bit.

Ultimately, it may just be easier to buy an R.O. system for your tap water.

 

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stick the pump in a 5 or 10 gallon tank that will keep it seperate and you can put a sponge on the intake or a filter bag and it wont clog up as quick

 

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It seems logical…


I’m picturing it basically as a long sump under the main tank with tons of plants in the sump…


Before you decide you may consider buying the RO unit and having two tanks

 

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I dont want to mess with an RO and I like do it yourselfs! Im gunna go for it. I have a rubbermaid but I want a larger one. anyone know of 50+ gallon containers that could be used? Like maybe they are used in some industry and are generally disposed of??? I know I could go buy one but im already getting crap for what I spend on fish so I want to make it super low budget!

 

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check your local craigslist.... can probally find a 55 or bigger tank for cheap.....