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[pasenah]

HI,
how big does a remote dsb need to be in relation to the main tank so it can help reduce nitrates?
thanks
ben

 

[Entropy]

Optimally I would say as big as the tank, although you wouldn't need it to be as tall as the tank. The nice thing about a remote DSB is there are usually zero predators, so everything in the DSB thrives, while being undisturbed.

 

[Obi-dad]

Agreed, optimally the bigger the better, but there is a thread in the 'All things salty' forum that is saying even a 5 gallon bucket with DSB will bring nitrates down on a 75g tank. I have a small DSB in my fuge, and my nitrates are 0 (but since it was there since startup I do not know for a fact that it is due to the DSB, could be all the rock).

 

[pasenah]

looks like i wont have enough room for one that will make a difference.

thanks
ben

 

[nyvp]

look up the remote dsb thread in salty section and use a 5g bucket

 

[pasenah]

i dont have the room