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mcgyvr
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GFO is for phosphate reduction..
carbon can reduce nitrates but its really not very good at it at all..
biopellets can go in a reactor and are intended for nitrate reduction..
There is also carbon dosing (vodka or vinegar or both) that doesn't require a reactor and works very well at reducing nitrates.. carbon dosing increases bacterial populations to "eat" up the nitrates but you must use that in combination with a good skimmer to remove the excessive bacteria..
What is your nitrate level?
Fish can easily tolerate much higher levels of nitrates vs corals so you may not need to do anything..
carbon can reduce nitrates but its really not very good at it at all..
biopellets can go in a reactor and are intended for nitrate reduction..
There is also carbon dosing (vodka or vinegar or both) that doesn't require a reactor and works very well at reducing nitrates.. carbon dosing increases bacterial populations to "eat" up the nitrates but you must use that in combination with a good skimmer to remove the excessive bacteria..
What is your nitrate level?
Fish can easily tolerate much higher levels of nitrates vs corals so you may not need to do anything..
https://tbaquatics-tbaquatics.netdna-ssl.com/images/products/bttekpdr16.jpg does anyone use this bio reactor or know any info on them bio tek marine
chrisfont23
Reef Monster
Although someone mentioned phosphate, I assume you looking for de-nitrification through a reactor. Marine Depot has a whole load of them. I have never used one, but I have read that the "Korallin BioDenitrator w/ Eheim 1048 Pump" is good. Please DO NOT buy on my accord and do your research. You can also add bio-pellets to a TLF reactor and with a small modification, get good results. I did that and well, lets just say it worked but not without consequence.
IMO, best way to combat NO3 is through water changes. I tried everything. Vinegar. Sugar. Vodka. Biopellets. Some worked. Some didn't. But in the end the thing that always proved to be the best solution was a good old water change.
moondoggy4
Team RC
The problem with nitrate reactors that they require very expensive equipment.
Can you post a picture of your tank and equipment or describe it?
Can you post a picture of your tank and equipment or describe it?
mcgyvr
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How long has tank been setup?
What is your current water change schedule?
What other "maintenance" do you do?
Have you tested for phosphates too? and those are?
Are you having algae problems?
(A fish only tank can survive with much higher levels of nitrates... 70 isn't really bad for fish only.. its not good but its not going to cause much of a problem except potential for algae,etc...)
Don't expect magic though..
Good husbandry is key too..
As for which reactor..
In general.... its just a container to tumble some media. They all perform the same function and perform just as well for the most part.. The cheapo TLF one does just as well as one 5 times its price.. Just larger capacities,etc...
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