Same idea that aneoribic bacteria will reduce the sulfur and oxidize nitrate in the absence of oxygen. The by product is acid and will need to balanced out with crushed coral. This is mainly used on the reef side. Not long done long term on the freshwater side or atleast I don't remember.
DIY Algae scrubber
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jaws7777 said:
I looked at the Seachem Stability website lastnight and it says Stability "contains a synergistic blend of aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria which facilitate the breakdown of waste organics, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.
And this is taken from their statements back in 2009 "Stability® contains both nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria, a blend found in no other product." I don't know how they could claim that having both nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria was unique to Stability even back in 2009, but unless they changed the product since then, Stability should help seed your denitrator about as well as any product I'd think.
It was cheaper than biodigest so we'll see i'll post results. Gonna inject it with a syringe directly into the intake on the pump
Just got most of the materials for the filter today. Hopefully I can have some progress done on it by Saturday. I'm still waiting for a few other miscellaneous parts to arrive before I can start building it.
Has anyone noticed any results with their filters? I haven't read the thread in a while.
Tomt37
Will a protein skimmer work with Pimafix and Melafix, or just aquarium salt? I know the meds make the water very foamy, but I'm not sure if it's enough for a protein skimmer.
Has anyone noticed any results with their filters? I haven't read the thread in a while.
Tomt37
Will a protein skimmer work with Pimafix and Melafix, or just aquarium salt? I know the meds make the water very foamy, but I'm not sure if it's enough for a protein skimmer.Just got most of the materials for the filter today. Hopefully I can have some progress done on it by Saturday. I'm still waiting for a few other miscellaneous parts to arrive before I can start building it.
Has anyone noticed any results with their filters? I haven't read the thread in a while.
A few posts up kno4te updated with his results
Aquaripure nitrate filters run at 6gph, and that's still enough to sustain an anaerobic bacteria colony. As long as there is some flow in your filter, the bacteria shouldn't die.
I think it's amazing to see that diy anaerobic nitrate filters work, and they're not just another idea that could make our lives easier.
I hope the Prodibio will boost the anerobic bacteria growth in my filter once I get it running. I need it running soon, because in a couple of weeks, I'll be gone for 10 days.
I'm also somewhat worried about feeding the fish. Buying enough feeders to keep up with their habits would cost a fortune, but I'm afraid the Mota would kill something if I don't feed him. I need the filter running as the Mota and Pleco are pigs. 10 days with the same amount of food would likely mean ~80ppm or nitrate once I get back.
I sent this question to Seachem when I visited their site a couple nights ago and received a definitive answer today.
Q: Does Seachem Stability contain anaerobic denitrifying bacteria which could be used to cycle a new denitrifying filter (running at very low flowrates)?
A: Seachem Support (Seachem Laboratories) May 24, 15:14 ADT
Thank you for your email. It does, yes, and this is the product that we recommend to seed denitrification filters.
Thank you,
Seachem Support
Q: Does Seachem Stability contain anaerobic denitrifying bacteria which could be used to cycle a new denitrifying filter (running at very low flowrates)?
A: Seachem Support (Seachem Laboratories) May 24, 15:14 ADT
Thank you for your email. It does, yes, and this is the product that we recommend to seed denitrification filters.
Thank you,
Seachem Support
