Denitrators to the rescue!!!

deeze

deeze

Member
Hey, I purchased a denitrator from Denitrators.com a few weeks ago and it's really helped my 12 gallon quarantine system. I couldn't get my nitrate values to drop no matter how hard I tried and I'm sure a lot had to do with overfeeding and such because I'm still not clear about how much is too much. My Clown eats like a hog. Since I’ve been using the system they’ve dropped to almost 0. However I plan on moving the denitrator over to my big tank (70 Gallon/20 gallon sump) once my live rock cures all the way and was planning on keeping my quarantine tank under my sink for new fish and feeder fish when it's not quarantining. What's the best way to keep nitrates low on a plain system like that? Should I remove the sand and just have a 12 gallon jar? Any help would be great.
 
snipe

snipe

Active Member
What's the best way to keep nitrates low on a plain system like that? Should I remove the sand and just have a 12 gallon jar? Any help would be great
Im not really sure what your talking about :confused: .
 
deeze

deeze

Member
Sorry, I guess I plan to move my 12 gallon quarantine system up under my sink where it can be out of the way once my regular system is up and running. However, I want it to become a feeder tank when it's not being used to quarantine new fish and I don't really want to be battling high nitrates and stuff all the time.
I was just wondering the best way to make the lowest maintenance system.
Thanks
 
snipe

snipe

Active Member
Well if your using it as a QT you need to take any substrate out of the tank that is in it. Remove any live rock if there is any. Paint the bottom either "Black" or "Blue" only use either one of these colors. Paint the sides if you wish and either paint the back or use a background. Only use artificial decerations live rock and stuff can absorb the medicane. For a QT you only need a filter big enough for the tank and a normal output light. Use the search button and search for QT from Beath it is really good and I followed it to set mine up.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top