nitrate ion exchange resin reactor?

[chrisring]

has anyone used a nitrate ion exchange resin in a reactor that could give me some advice?

I am considering making my own reactor, but am unsure what product to use as the media.

could a product sure as API aqua detox be used in a reactor
or is there a better way to go?

thanks in advance

Chris

[Crazygar]

I personally have never used one, but have been always curious on the concept. As for Product, I am unsure, but a quick Google Search brought up some interesting results. Type, "nitrate ion exchange resin media aquarium" and check out some of the results.

Gary

[chrisring]

Hi (again) Gary

yes, had done that
and not too much useful info

seems the Marine guys been using these systems longer than us "freshies"

Of the different reactor set ups I have seen they are either

of the type that would also need a skimmer to reduce the produced bio mass

of resins that absorb the nitrate

or ion exchange resins that convert the nitrate to chlorides

i'm wondering if any of the products available to use in canister filters
can be fluidised in reactors.

I may have to do some experiments.

[lou zello]

i never used one either.i use KENT MARINE nitrate remover in both of the marineland c--220 cannisters i run on my 55gal,i put it in nylon bags and it goes in the tray with the carbon pouch.I have approx. 500-525 fish and shrimp in the 55 and nitrate is allways LESS than 10.i also use it in my lobster,guppie,neon tank with the same results:less than 10 on the nitrate test.allso i buy it on line,the largest container,every 3-4 months when i get ALL my supplies so there is no shipping charges.

[Crazygar]

In essence they are fluidized Filtration. I've seen some of the setups and looks rather ingenious (reminds of me a Pool Filter). You greatly increase efficiency and bio filtration size by using such methods. For purchasing resins and beads, I would contact Kent Marine, they might have what you are looking for.

Gary

[chrisring]

I have looked at the "Kent Marine Nitrogen sponge"
I believe it is a zeolite based product that absorbs the ammonia thus preventing the conversion to
nitrite then nitrate.
As my current set up is managing the ammonia and nitrite in a biological way I was looking for a reactor based solution to removing the nitrate.
Using a zeolite based product in a reactor after the filters have removed the ammonia and nitrite, I dont believe would work.
I believe that that type of product needs to be used before the biological stage in a canister filter (as mentioned earlier)

I may end up going down that route as I do have a large amount of Zeolite here, which works out much cheaper than products such as the Kent remover,

But I am hoping to solve the problem with an Ion exchange resin media, the trouble is I know such a product exists its finding it is the issue!