How to Set Up and use the Aquaripure Nitrate Filters

[totallydude198969]

i want to make a 55 gallon reef tank. would i add the vodka to it or different nutrients?

[Aquaripure]

@totallydude198969 right now I am recommending Vodka for use with the Aquaripure Nitrate Filter but within a month I will have my own nutrient formula for sale for $9 a pint on the website. It combines several different carbon energy sources and tests show that it is more effective than vodka alone.

[FastEngine]

This man is surrounded by boxes... good way to have a supporting background

[dfehr401]

I'm looking to use cpvc for the inlet and outlet for a cleaner look. Can I do this???

[Aquaripure]

@dfehr401 I don't see why not ...

[VQ37VR38]

I never knew Tom Welling was interested into fish.

[Aquaripure]

@VQ37VR38 Thank You very much.

[SubieSleeper]

My Korallin unit circulates the effluent through crushed coral...... not just sulfer beads.

I should have been more specific...

Does this unit require "Feeding" like the Deltec denitrators?

My pellet reactors only need to be refilled/topped off every 3 months or so.

My Korallin unit builds up an air pocket from time to time that has to be purged out.

[Aquaripure]

@SubieSleeper Yes, it requires feeding/nutrient injection but it really only takes a few seconds to do ... it's very quick and easy and simple to do. You can just use 80 proof (which is 40% ethanol) or Grenadine syrup. I've never had any sort of problems with air pockets with the Aquaripure filters. As long as you aren't frequently out of town for extended periods of time then it's not an issue as far as I am concerned.

[SubieSleeper]

I run a korallin sulfur denitrater on my 57 gallon peacock mantis tank & two TLF PB 550 biopellet reactors on my 120 (300 gal total system volume)

How does your product differ from pellet reactors & sulfur reactors ?

[Aquaripure]

@SubieSleeper 1st of all "kenhobden" has never owned my filter. The korallin and sulfur denitrators in general work fine but hey do produce a lot of sulfates and their effluent is highly acidic and needs to be buffered. There are some other significant differences that are to involved to get into here. If you'd like you can email me and I will more than happy to discuss.

[truckertwotimes]

I have a 10 gallon tank, I've been doing a 50 percent water change every week lately and the water turns a murky gold color soon after the water change which is the way it is before the water change, I have 3 large fantails about 2 and 1/2 inches long and one smaller one, a 2 1/2 inch regular slim gold fish, two bottom feeders and two snails, I would be happy to demonstrate how this unit can clean up a dirty tank if you'd like me to do this, let me know

[Aquaripure]

@truckertwotimes Goldfish are dirty fish and not really suited to small tanks even though a lot of people try it ... I'm afraid you really need a bigger tank more than anything ... at least 30g for all that. Sorry ...

[Aquaripure]

@truckertwotimes Goldfish are dirty fish and not really suited to small tanks even though a lot of people try it ... I'm afraid you really need a bigger tank more than anything ... at least 30g for all that.  Sorry ...

[HeadlessHorseman1234]

so does this filter clean the tank too, i mean like does it also work as a regular filter or is it only for managing nitrate levels

[Aquaripure]

@HeadlessHorseman1234 Water needs to go through the Aquaripure very slowly for the denitrifying bacteria to develop and work properly so some other filtration is necessary. I am working on developing a physical filter that is designed to work specifically with the Aquaripure nitrate filter but until then a canister filter with the biomedia removed or maybe a skimmer (in SW tanks) will work pretty well with the Aquaripure.

[brandon429]

Im also interested in knowing the max gain value in ppm of nitrate each system can maintain at total reduction

as in: per ___ gallons, aquarium X model filter can prevent a 2ppm daily production at total zero values, for ____ length of time.

That is the most precise measurement for your product, it would help someone match to a given system very well!

[Aquaripure]

@brandon429 I used to use an algorithm that calculated it. I even had a calculator on the website. Basically the way I explain it now is that the Small is equal to up to a 20g weekly water change, the Medium 50g, Large 90g, XL 130g. An oversized filter can be used but with caution. For most users going with the size recommended on the website for your size tank is best. I felt that explaining it this way is easier to understand for most people.

[brandon429]

thats really respectable, your business and your vids Id be very interested in chatting about the system and its use in saltwater.

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[brandon429]

Id like to see specific value testing of the unit. The biology/chem you are using is sound but the demo vids were on very clean tanks, very low bioload tanks I noticed.

What would really catch my eye would be hooking one up to a fish only tank running about 100ppm and see what it could do on two weeks no water changes. I do believe it would work, its sound, but Im wondering how much in actual ppm lowering

there are many variations of this filter in pro markets, maybe yours is + efficient>

[Aquaripure]

The filter takes 4-6 weeks on average to cycle. Some users have significant nitrate drops in 2 weeks. I also recommend that nitrates be kept between 20-60 ppm while it is cycling. The tanks are clean in large part BECAUSE of the Aquaripure. The FW planted tank that I did the tests on has an average stocking level with 11 fish total and lots of shrimp in a 29g. Not heavy but about average, I don't like crowded tanks personally. The Small Aquaripure could easily handle 2-3x that much though.

[666screamkilla]

I mean aquaripure.

[666screamkilla]

How much for the aquapure

[Aquaripure]

@666screamkilla You can see the different sizes and products on our website shown on the video just click on the product page

[joesaysso]

Ok, I'm confused. If the bacteria is eating the "nutrient" then how could it be eating the nitrate? And secondly, nitrate is in your tank because it is the waste by-product of the bacteria that feeds on nitrites in the water. So what exactly is the waste by-product of this new bacteria that is feeding on the nitrates that is now being introduced into your water? And thirdly, it only takes 4-5 weeks to go through the entire nitrogen cycle in your biological filter. Why so long here?

[Aquaripure]

@joesaysso 1) The bacteria consumes the "nutrient", the nitrates, and organic matter as well as nitrites and ammonia. There are a lot of bacteria in the filter of many different types. 2) The primary end waste products are Water, CO2 gas, and N2 (nitrogen gas) The N2 returns into the air 3) That is a conservative average ... it often works a lot more quickly. It takes it while for the anaerobic bacteria to build up in the unit and for the bacteria in the Aquaripure to really develop fully.

[lesterclaypool1]

@joesaysso well my tank actually needs nitrate i stopped running my skimmers and am worried that my plants will go with out,, phenol , hormones , out side wastes , pollution , smoke , perfume , are my biggest worry , i have been gas cracking my tank for these out side concerns and yes you are correct the actual bacteria does contribute to nitrogen production and we can remove alot with gas exchange , just unplug a tank with a bad biological is smell it after a few days thats nitrogen