loganj
Aquarium Advice Addict
This may sound kinda dumb. I have a couple of questions about skimmers and nitrates. First, all I have read about skimmer efficiency says that contact time is the most important thing. This is why larger, taller skimmers work better. Wouldn't it be better to use a smaller pump to slow water flow through the skimmer body? It seems like this would maximize contact time and be more efficient.
On the subject of nitrates, I know the LR will handle the conversion of ammonia/nitrite just fine and the DSB will take care of the nitrates. As long as there is a DSB in place, does it matter how the ammonia/nitrite is converted? What about a FO tank with very little rock and a couple of Emp 400's with bio wheels or a wet/dry? Would a DSB control the nitrates in this type of tank? I know the LR aids in nitrate control, but doesn't most of the anoxic bacteria live in the sandbed? The reason for the question is a friend of mine has a 135 with about 40-50lbs of rock. It is using a Oceanic wet/dry. It is stocked with a large wrasse,a moray, and a trigger. I think a volitans is on the wish list also. I wonder if a DSB would help with the nitrates in this tank? I know it won't handle all of it, but I'm looking to keep them down some between water changes. Nitrates are off the chart in this tank right now.
Logan J
On the subject of nitrates, I know the LR will handle the conversion of ammonia/nitrite just fine and the DSB will take care of the nitrates. As long as there is a DSB in place, does it matter how the ammonia/nitrite is converted? What about a FO tank with very little rock and a couple of Emp 400's with bio wheels or a wet/dry? Would a DSB control the nitrates in this type of tank? I know the LR aids in nitrate control, but doesn't most of the anoxic bacteria live in the sandbed? The reason for the question is a friend of mine has a 135 with about 40-50lbs of rock. It is using a Oceanic wet/dry. It is stocked with a large wrasse,a moray, and a trigger. I think a volitans is on the wish list also. I wonder if a DSB would help with the nitrates in this tank? I know it won't handle all of it, but I'm looking to keep them down some between water changes. Nitrates are off the chart in this tank right now.
Logan J