Diy coil denitrator

Mgoc · Jul 11, 2013

Hi everyone, quick question.

I am building a coil denitrator, my only problem so far is that it wont fit inside my tank stand, so I wonder... Does it HAVE to stand up straight? or can I lay it on its side? It will be powered by my return pump which is rated for 2600 gph, trherefore, water flow will not be a problem.

Here's a couple of pictures

Reefing Madness · Jul 11, 2013

I'd stand it up. Also the flow your running through it is way to high for a DeNitrator. You should only run water through it at a 3-4 drops per second rate.
I can't tell how tall your is, but you could always cut it down to fit, make it fatter instead of taller.
I've used one in the past, and they are a bit touchy on the flow issue. not as easy as is appears to get the flow set up right, then kepeing it there. Also, takes about 6 months or so for the bactia in there to grow enough.
Better one would be the Sulpher DeNitrator, works faster.
Or even better, Vodka Dose. We could have you set up on a schedule right quickly and have those Trate coming down in about 1-2 weeks.

Mgoc · Jul 13, 2013

Reefing Madness said:
I'd stand it up. Also the flow your running through it is way to high for a DeNitrator. You should only run water through it at a 3-4 drops per second rate.
I can't tell how tall your is, but you could always cut it down to fit, make it fatter instead of taller.
I've used one in the past, and they are a bit touchy on the flow issue. not as easy as is appears to get the flow set up right, then kepeing it there. Also, takes about 6 months or so for the bactia in there to grow enough.
Better one would be the Sulpher DeNitrator, works faster.
Or even better, Vodka Dose. We could have you set up on a schedule right quickly and have those Trate coming down in about 1-2 weeks.

I am new to the hobby and I dont know much about vodka dosing, do you have a link to a thread on that? Abou the flow rate, I bought a ball valve which I hope can bring the flow rate down to 1 drop per second or so, I only mentioned the pump Im using to make clear that flow wouldnt be a problem (I dont know it lating it on its side would affect the way water is being pumped into the denitrator) and it is my return pump which will be feeding two return lines and the denitrator. Can I put sulfur media inside the denitrator?

Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it.

Reefing Madness · Jul 13, 2013

No, you can't put sulpher inside that denitrator. The sulpher denitrator is totally different. Yea, go ahead and lay it on its side, its not gravity fed, its pushed by the pump, mybe it won't be a problem.
Vodka Dosing by 'Genetics' and 'Stony_Corals' - Reefkeeping.com
Melevsreef.com - Dosing Vodka to Lower Nitrate & Phosphate

Mgoc · Jul 14, 2013

Reefing Madness said:
No, you can't put sulpher inside that denitrator. The sulpher denitrator is totally different. Yea, go ahead and lay it on its side, its not gravity fed, its pushed by the pump, mybe it won't be a problem.
Vodka Dosing by 'Genetics' and 'Stony_Corals' - Reefkeeping.com
Melevsreef.com - Dosing Vodka to Lower Nitrate & Phosphate

Thanks a lot for the help and the links, vodka dosing is finally making sense to me...