Sulfate Reactor

[reefcrazy93]

I have found the idea of using sulphur to reduce nitrate in the reef aquarium. I begun to think of using pyrite instead of sulphur in a reactor. The pyrite would produce sulfate but would also produce excessive amounts of iron.What would be the advantages and disadvantages of using pyrite instead of sulphur.

 

[3D-Reef]

The sulfur reactor isn't for producing sulfur.Sulfur is a food source for autotrophic bacteria in a low oxygen environment.
A high release of Fe(iron) will cause an outbreak of diotoms.

 

[PatrickJ]

Plus the common phosban reactor material is Iorn Oxide (basically rust) or Iron Hydroxide.

Unless you know something about Pyrite that I dont know about, for example, its soulbility in saltwater, I do not think you will have a problem with too much iron in the water.

Plus that is not what you are looking for.