Need help with ULNS

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Hey guys
    My tank is a bare bottom and the sump only contains a skimmer and BP reactor, should I run a remote DSB or something to feed the BP?
     
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    You shouldn't have to do that. How long has the BP reactor been setup? Are you experiencing nitrates or phosphates?
     
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  3. jscottb

    jscottb Astrea Snail

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    I have always believed that a DSB was there for enhanced population of anaerobic bacteria to convert nitrate to free nitrogen. Bio pellets are used to convert nitrate and phosphate to skimmable proteins. If my thinking is correct, a DSB only competes with the BP for nitrate, not feeds it.
     
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  4. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Alright thanks guys, I will carry on as such.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Panfish,

    This ULNS is for a LPS dominated tank?
     
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  6. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    No it will be for the deepwater SPS 85 gallon
     
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