smicko Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes I went there, after all the fun of the last discussion I figure it's time again. Can I use nitra guard in an internal filter and how does it go with a chemi pure friend? I'm using nitrate, nitrite, ammonia and phosphate removal pads in conjunction with chemi pure and my nitrates are still around 10ppm nitrate and 1ppm phosphate. I have a fairly heavily stocked and fed reef tank using Berlin method. I have cut done from 30% twice weekly waterchanges to once weekly and want to have nitrate and phosphate down close to zero. Rumour has it that [MENTION=89]borntobreed[/MENTION] uses it and [MENTION=9246]Donny@ageofaquariums[/MENTION] is an advocate, so sell it to me peeps. Also interested in opposition opinion. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes I went there, after all the fun of the last discussion I figure it's time again. Can I use nitra guard in an internal filter and how does it go with a chemi pure friend? I'm using nitrate, nitrite, ammonia and phosphate removal pads in conjunction with chemi pure and my nitrates are still around 10ppm nitrate and 1ppm phosphate. I have a fairly heavily stocked and fed reef tank using Berlin method. I have cut done from 30% twice weekly waterchanges to once weekly and want to have nitrate and phosphate down close to zero. Rumour has it that [MENTION=89]borntobreed[/MENTION] uses it and [MENTION=9246]Donny@ageofaquariums[/MENTION] is an advocate, so sell it to me peeps. Also interested in opposition opinion. Cheers mick @borntowatchporn does use it and because its you asking [MENTION=885]smicko[/MENTION]noguppies I'm sure he wont respond to your query! If you can get hold of Edwin at Downstream Aquatics he is a guru on marine tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 He used to be cool, maybe he's getting too old and can't keep up anymore. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase86uxb Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I use it [MENTION=885]smicko[/MENTION] I run it in my sump with a air stone I the middle of it... In conjunction with my gfo reactor it has made the time between water changes well worth the investment .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam07 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 What's it do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks [MENTION=11475]Jase86uxb[/MENTION], my issue is no sump or reactors as yet. I have another sumped tank that I have been considering turning back into marine but it's been taken over by my L397. [MENTION=11836]Cam07[/MENTION] it's a type of nitrate and phosphate removal media, mainly used in marine but works in fresh as well. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntobreed Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) I will never be cool. I will never get old. I will never be not able to keep it up. Edited October 19, 2015 by borntobreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogboy Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yeah I have used it, prefer Bioplastics but it's good too, turns nitrates into mulm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam07 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 So it absorbs it and you clean or throw it out when full? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I filled a tray of a fx cannister with it, it's magic stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm pretty sure it breaks down but someone who has used it could confirm. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogboy Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) It provides a carbon source for denitrifying bacteria which love nitrate, similar to vodka dosing or bioplastics but without the need for a reactor. If done correctly can reduce the need for water changes but at a cost, not overly expensive but water changes are cheaper. More expensive than Bioplastics but less initial outlay as there is no need for a reactor. Edited October 19, 2015 by Wogboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam07 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogboy Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Oh sorry it gets consumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
