Nitrate reductors

[Proteus]

I have been doing some research, plus listening to some good advice, and am considering adding a Computer controlled Nitrate Reductor to my my 180g tank when I move the Discus back into it sometime in the next 6 months (they are currently in a 150g tank).

I would still do water changes, however at a lesser frequency, and spend more time and effort ensuring that all other areas of the water chemistry stay stable.

Here is some info on the unit >

Aqua-Medic NR1000 Nitratreductor

[kalebjarrod]

Q. if your stll going to do water changes (but less freq) and your doing this so you can maintain a more stable tank, wouldn't water changes on a regular basis do the same job?

[Proteus]

Effectively, a Nitrate reductor almost eliminates the need for water changes (except for evaporation replacement, and solids removal).

What I am thinking of is even cleaner water...

[kalebjarrod]

sounds great

so it works in conjunction with a sump or standard canister?

[colinM]

Thanks Proteous, This would be fantastic, I will watch this thread for more info from you, THANKS for the info, P.S I assume that in some part this type of equip would have come out of Marine?, I am currently setting up a 5x2x2 with sump for growing on young, this would make life a lot easier.
Do you know wether the unit needs a strong pump assist eg Protien skimmers? or might it as previously asked be able to connect to a cannister pre or post water return to tank.

Regards ColinM

[Blue]

Seriously good move. I woud highly recommend the dosing pump and redox monitor, as although not impossible to get it right without there are undesirable side effects if you get it wrong.

[weird]

looks excellent, is it expensive for the entire setup ?

[Blue]

yes.

[Proteus]

depends how you look at it...

approx $1000-$1500 for a full automated set up

compared to $5000-$7000 worth of fish in one display tank

[Proteus]

After doing a load of research and reading up on Nitrate Reductors I am going to take the plunge in the upcoming weeks.

Aside from the large 1000 NR unit, I will also be adding a MV computer to monitor and control the redox potential levels and keep things in check...