sulfur denitrator and ATS?

[5thChorseman]

anybody using both a sulfur denitrator and algae scrubber? I am interested in hearing your experiences.

 

[theMeat]

Probably a good ides to run both, because unlike bio pellets, or some other form of carbon dosing, sulfur reactor won't effect phosphate levels

 

[greg 45]

running sulfur reactor and a refug / meat sulfur does reduce phosphates after it consumes the nitrates . My 1200 gallon system is reading .008 with heavy daily feedings . nitrates always read way under 5 depending on the time of day I test or how heavy I feed that day .

 

[pmoneyt]

Greg where did you find the media as I am looking for it.

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

Bulk Reef Supplies carries it.

On Facebook there is a guy named Bill Wann who has a 30,000 gallon aquarium and builds sulfur reactors. It has been interesting following his progress.

 

[5thChorseman]

Thanks Greg! that is the kind of information that I like to hear. Thanks for all the other responses.

 

[5thChorseman]

Greg where did you find the media as I am looking for it.

I think getting some sufur prills on Amazon would work jut fine. That is what I did.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HU76TFQ/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[greg 45]

If you are close to bayonne I have 2 xtra gallon at home . from carib sea brand new in box .

 

[theMeat]

running sulfur reactor and a refug / meat sulfur does reduce phosphates after it consumes the nitrates . My 1200 gallon system is reading .008 with heavy daily feedings . nitrates always read way under 5 depending on the time of day I test or how heavy I feed that day .

That's good to hear. Have been trying to learn more about this for some time. Seems there's not much info out there on this method. The one common theme among those who use this method is how they can lower phosphates. Google "sulfur denitrator for phosphates" and you'll see what i mean.

 

[greg 45]

If you are looking for a complete unit with sulfur . I have a add on here selling a Aquarium Engineering unit for $500.00 . I has two holes for redox standard probe or gf-signet. You can look at the sight for more info hope this helps.

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

Aquarium Engineering is the company run by Bill Wann. His stuff is incredibly well built and comes with a lifetime warranty.

 

[greg 45]

Yes it is run by Bill Wann
I run all his equipment with all gf-signet controllers.
Top notch and correct lifetime warr.

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

It's not cheap, but cheap usually ends up being VERY expensive in the long run.

If I ever get that house I want and am able to afford a "real" tank again, I would definitely want to go with his equipment.

 

[BKLYNREEF123]

why not just carbon dose and skim thoroughly?

 

[theMeat]

why not just carbon dose and skim thoroughly?

The larger the system the more money you will save over time on media. And it works well and quickly. Don't have wait weeks/months for bacteria colonies to grow. That's probably why so many public aquariums use it. Still not sold thou on it's effectiveness on lowering phosphate. This thread is the first i'v heard of it being p04 effective in a meaningful way.