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Old 01/05/2008, 09:58 PM
Psideways Psideways is offline
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Denitrification Tools

Does any one know of any DIY denitrification methods? I only have a 30 gal. tank and dont really have the room to put a ton of lr or ls in. Does any one have some plans?
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Old 01/06/2008, 01:50 AM
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There's lots of ways of reducing nitrate. The first question, though, is, does the tank need it. What animals are being kept, and what is the nitrate level? How much live rock is present?

One approach that's like safe would be to add a refugium for growing and harvesting a macroalga.
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Old 01/06/2008, 11:47 AM
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DIY denitrification methods

Here are some ideas if you choose to go the route. But first look at is there a real need as Jon has pointed out.

DIY Coil Denitrator Plans
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/pro...coildenitr.htm
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