Calfo Bucket question

[adnup]

I read most of the <a href="http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=595109&perpage=25&pagenumber=1">DSB in a bucket for nitrate control</a> but cannot post to it. So sorry to start another post about a well documented topic.

I have a 90g with nitrates that are over 180!

I am poor with water changes and changing my filter socks. I also added some DIY rock recently. I plan on being alot more diligent in the future.

My question is: Can this bucket be set up to lower the nitrates and then removed after they are lowered. Yes I know that they will return If my poor standards dont improve. Esthetically my wife doesnt like the idea of this bucket sitting on the side on our tank in my living room.

TIA

 

[Reefbox]

If you plumb it up to be removed then it can be removed.

I would try to get one that fits under your stand and run it all the time. They really are great filters.

 

[adnup]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10485700#post10485700 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefbox
If you plumb it up to be removed then it can be removed.

I would try to get one that fits under your stand and run it all the time. They really are great filters.

I would have to look at re-plumbing everything. Its tight under there, I have a 20 gal sump and a 10gal for auto-top off

thanks for the quick response

 

[Reefbox]

It is also possible to set the bucket higher than your tank. put a maxijet in your tank that pumps up into the bucket then drains into the tank.

 

[dendro982]

I have high nitrates too, even in frequently cleaned BB tank (up to 80 ppm).
The routine with micron socks is easier, if you have 7-10 of them and change them every day, rinse the dirty one and wash all together once a week with bleach.
I would more suspect that the debris are collecting somewhere - under starboard or in the sand, under the rock, or at the back wall. You can check this by directing flow there.
I found three such points in my tank, and am cleaning them - better.

Will try the RDSB too, but prefer to reduce the sources of NO3 production.

 

[mr.wilson]

I would move the auto top-off system to a remote location and use the 10 gallon tank for the RDSB. This would only involve concealing a 1/4" water line and the wire from the solenoid to the pump.

I assume you have somewhere in the house to locate the bucket or tank reservoir. If not, you may want to consider an alternative method of auto top-off, such as a water meter, peristaltic (dosing/metered) pump, float valve, water timer, or combination there of.