nitrate reactor question
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You mean like this one?
There were a few of us discussing this on another thread about the diy algae scrubber. I haven't heard of anybody actually doing it but
joey02
mentioned he is planning on making a large one for his 375 gallon freshwater tank. Maybe he wouldn't mind sharing a bit more with us about it if he sees this. If it works for freshwater the same, or almost as well, as it does for saltwater then I'm definitely wanting to go for it. For how cheap it is I might just try it on one of my smaller aquariums to start with and add it to my 220 if it works.
You mean like this one?
There were a few of us discussing this on another thread about the diy algae scrubber. I haven't heard of anybody actually doing it but
Yea I thought about trying out just not sure if it would be worth it. I also would like to do a algea scrubber.
I can't find the link, but I used DIY pvc with an external filter with submersible pump. You can use a water bottle whatever. Fill it full of the nitrate reducing media you get at the pet store etc. Size your pump for 200gph (I think) then let it rock. Sounds sketchy but works like a charm.
You mean like this one?
There were a few of us discussing this on another thread about the diy algae scrubber. I haven't heard of anybody actually doing it but
Another member used purigen in some form of reactor. I wondwr how hard that woukd be to fabricate.
Nitrate reactors are more common in saltwater, because they also use a protein skimmer.
The problem is there is other stuff that builds up in water, it's just nitrate is what we test. There are people that use protein skimmers in freshwater to remove that other "stuff", they just aren't as efficient.
Since freshwater is easier (and cheaper) to change than saltwater, most people just change the water.
Long story short, removing nitrate isn't the goal. So even if nitrate reactors work perfectly, it's still not ideal.
The problem is there is other stuff that builds up in water, it's just nitrate is what we test. There are people that use protein skimmers in freshwater to remove that other "stuff", they just aren't as efficient.
Since freshwater is easier (and cheaper) to change than saltwater, most people just change the water.
Long story short, removing nitrate isn't the goal. So even if nitrate reactors work perfectly, it's still not ideal.
I agre about nitrare being part of what we need to remove. For some reason the subject is interesting to me lately . I have a home water filtration system (ion based) that removes nitrate i wonder if that could be applied but on a smaller scale?
My goal is to just maximize my water quality. I will still perform regular water changes however anything that can help provide my aquatic babies the best water quality im game for.