Nitrate Removing Methods...

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Hi all,

What are the effective methods of removing nitrate in a reef tank?

1. water change
2. nitrate remover (chemicals?)

I read some where on the net about some plants that consume nitrate..

anyone wants to add more info? thanks

blue_eyes53813 · 01-17-2007, 10:47 AM

I think you are referring to macro algae.. It is put in a refugium with light and it feed/grows off the nutrients in the water...

I wouldn't add chemicals to the water, also reduce nitrates by monitoring feedings , and having good filtration like skimmers and live rock...

Warnberg · 01-17-2007, 10:47 AM

The solution to polution is dilution....

An established DSB will remove nitrates.

http://www.saltwater-fish-tanks.com/...-saltwater.php

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 10:56 AM

The reason I'm asking this is because my 20g tank is at the end of the cycle. The nitrate level is at 30 PPM as I tested today. I wanted to know I should perform a water change or let the tank sit another week before a w/c?

Would the nitrate level go down by itself as the tank matures?

Currently I have 27lbs of LRs, 20Lbs of Live sands and Remora Skimmer in my tank. No live stock yet.

I would appreciate some advices..

Warnberg · 01-17-2007, 12:30 PM

If your Ammonia and Nitrites are Zero, then I would do about a 50% water change to bring down the Nitrates a bit and then start a normal water change routine.

boozeman · 01-17-2007, 01:00 PM

you may also find the answers to many questions by reading thru the RS database

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnberg

If your Ammonia and Nitrites are Zero, then I would do about a 50% water change to bring down the Nitrates a bit and then start a normal water change routine.

Ok, thanks. I will wait a couple more days until I can confirm the cycle is complete before doing a w/c.

50%? that's goign to be a lot of R.O water.

Warnberg · 01-17-2007, 02:49 PM

10 gallons? Humm, you should see my place on water change day....

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnberg

10 gallons? Humm, you should see my place on water change day....

For someone who is new to SW is.. 10 gallons of R.O is a lot time and effort..

Warnberg · 01-17-2007, 02:55 PM

Well you can do several smaller changes if necessary.

lcstorc · 01-17-2007, 03:17 PM

One large change will reduce the nitrates more than several small ones. Get a water container from your local store and store/transport the ro in that. I have 6 seven gallon containers that I use to hold my ro water since it is hooked up to the kitchen sink. A few days of making water gives me plenty for my usual 35g water change. Then I just mix it with salt and a power head in a rubbermaid trash can.
IMO it is a good idea to keep some water around and handy for emergency changes if/when they become necessary. That is why I have more containers than I really need.

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 03:34 PM

Can I break the 10g into two times of 5g each? Is this good enough?

Witfull · 01-17-2007, 03:53 PM

one 10g change will reduce trates by 50%. two 5g changes will reduce trates by 40%.

Boomer · 01-17-2007, 03:56 PM

Can I break the 10g into two times of 5g each? Is this good enough?

No, that is not a 50 % change but 2 25 % changes = 43.75 %

There are only 4 wasy to remove NO3-

1. A refugium which using macro-algae

2. Water changes

3. Sand bed or live rock through FAD (Faculative Anaerobic Denitrification )

4. AZNO3, more or less a chemical means. http://www.marinedepot.comaquarium_a....asp?Ca rtId=

32Bit_Fish · 01-17-2007, 04:01 PM

Do you guys know about anaerobic bacteria that live in the sand bed and they will convert nitrate to gas???

I was thinking whether or not it will happen in my tank, probably not any time soon..

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32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nitrate Removing Methods... The reason I'm asking this is because my 20g tank is at the end of the cycle. The nitrate level is at 30 PPM as I tested today. I wanted to know I should perform a water change or let the tank sit another week before a w/c? Would the nitrate level go down by itself as the tank matures? Currently I have 27lbs of LRs, 20Lbs of Live sands and Remora Skimmer in my tank. No live stock yet. I would appreciate some advices..

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Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Nitrate Removing Methods... If your Ammonia and Nitrites are Zero, then I would do about a 50% water change to bring down the Nitrates a bit and then start a normal water change routine. __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Nitrate Removing Methods... 10 gallons? Humm, you should see my place on water change day.... __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Nitrate Removing Methods... One large change will reduce the nitrates more than several small ones. Get a water container from your local store and store/transport the ro in that. I have 6 seven gallon containers that I use to hold my ro water since it is hooked up to the kitchen sink. A few days of making water gives me plenty for my usual 35g water change. Then I just mix it with salt and a power head in a rubbermaid trash can. IMO it is a good idea to keep some water around and handy for emergency changes if/when they become necessary. That is why I have more containers than I really need. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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