Nitrate reductor

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by boogie, Apr 13, 2009.

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  1. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    It would probably even work better with this suggestion. You can even use the newer low energy bulbs at home depot. They have those in a really great 5500 or 6500k.

    I've read 5500k is the best for growing your refugium.


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    Also, and this is more just my curiosity than advise, can a fresh water swimming pool filter/pump even handle saltwater?

    What is it made of? Does it have copper parts? Will it leach? Will it corrode? I have no idea. Just throwing it out there for consideration.
     
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  3. boogie

    boogie Plankton

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    good question. I am meeting with the owner of my lfs store this w/e. He still thinks it would be good to use. It's sand filter. I'll let you guys know how it works.;)
     
  4. chetrod

    chetrod Peppermint Shrimp

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    There is a place here in Florida (Bradenton) that has a very nice store called Marine Dreams They too have a large tank displayed in the store and use a sand filter that the owner made out of acrylic to control nitrates. When I asked him he said it helps him keep everything in check and helps him deal with the large bioload issues. You may try contacting them as well.
     
  5. boogie

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  6. Dasco

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    wow this thread is wild!!! i cant wait to see some pics.
     
  7. jkuja913

    jkuja913 Spaghetti Worm

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