Originally Posted by
Bulldog123
http:///forum/post/3069289
"DIRECTIONS: For best results, de*nitrate should be placed to assure the flow of water through it, such as in a canister filter, chemical filtration module, or box filter. Flow rate should not exceed 200L(50 gallons*) per hour. If higher flow rates are unaviodable, use Matrix or Pond Matrix. It is best to rinse off dust before use. Once de*nitrate has been in use for several days, nitrate concentrations should start to fall and level off gradually at a concentration of about 4-5 mg/L as nitrate. AS LONG AS NITRATE CONCENTRATIONS REMAIN UNDER CONTROL, THE PRODUCT IS NOT EXHAUSTED. Each 1L of de*nitrate treats about 200-400 L (50-100 gallons), depending on initial nitrate concentration and the current biological load. Enough should be used to remove ritrate at a rate at least as fast as the rate of formation. If very high nitrates are initially present, they should be brought down to less than 20 mg/L with water changes.
Please explain the caps. This stuff isnt cheap and if I can stop replacing it all the better
1 exhausted
completely emptied of resources or properties; "impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil"; "the exhausted food sources"; "exhausted oil wells"
2 exhausted
drained physically; "the day's events left her completely exhausted--her strength drained"
3 exhausted, dog-tired, fagged, fatigued, played out, spent, washed-out, worn-out(a), worn out(p)
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out
You left out the other side of the lable glad to see you took the time to go through the dictionary and get the example of exhausted, but like you I can read the label as well. The directions that you put directly on the other side of the logo says .....de*nitrate removes nitrates, nitrites, amonia and organics from both fresh and marine water. the hight porosity of of de*nitrate supports the proliferation of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria that further remove these toxic aquarium biproducts. Even when exhausted (per your dictionary example) as an organic adsorbent, de*nitrate continues to be an excellent support for the biological filter and does not have to be removed. I'm not trying to be a wise ass, but we have to be careful of the information we give. Some time the OP is worst off after then before they asked the question.