can a sulfur denitrator be dangerous?

[Thespammailaccount]

I have read that theses can be highly efficient but have also read that it can nuke a tank and be harmful to your health. Is this true? Not possible?

 

[GoVols]

They can Nuke an entire reef, because when you reach your desired nitrate level, it becomes hard not to bottom out your nitrates, but not sure if running it with a good peri pump would solve that issue and stop one from clogging.

Clueless on human health hazards????

 

[Thespammailaccount]

They can Nuke an entire reef, because when you reach your desired nitrate level, it becomes hard not to bottom out your nitrates, but not sure if running it with a good peri pump would solve that issue and stop one from clogging.

Clueless on human health hazards????

Can the gas produced from the sulfur be dangerous to your health if inhaled?

 

[tehmadreefer]

Can the gas produced from the sulfur be dangerous to your health if inhaled?

well if your sucking it up though a hose then yes or in a tiny enclosed area with absolutely no air flow then perhaps.

 

[tehmadreefer]

The premise that it can nuke a tank is that in deep sand beds the sump her by product supposedly can build up in a undisturbed area and create a dead zone. When disturbed it released and essentially kills everything in the tank.

Again think DEEP sand beds that are undisrurbed and utilizing a sulphur bio denitrator for years before getting to that point.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

well if your sucking it up though a hose then yes or in a tiny enclosed area with absolutely no air flow then perhaps.

my apartment is 514 square feet. My 70 gallon tank is in the living room. I live in TX so windows do not get opened and the front door is only opened twice a day. I think I have a CO2 buildup issue since my PH is low. Do you think my apartment is too small? Should I be worried?

 

[GoVols]

Again think DEEP sand beds that are undisrurbed and utilizing a sulphur bio denitrator for years before getting to that point.

@2una did not run his for years before one Nuked his reef and it did not take long to give Bubbacue issues either.

 

[Dan_P]

I have read that theses can be highly efficient but have also read that it can nuke a tank and be harmful to your health. Is this true? Not possible?

The “health hazard” and “nuking the tank” both refer to the generation of hydrogen sulfide when the denitrator does not have a nitrate input and reduces sulfate instead.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Just trying to get some clarity on the subject. I was under the assumption that they could be risky but was told by someone that they were perfectly safe. If they are safe do they really work as good as they say they do?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I had mine on for 1-11/2 months, just turned off, I keep an eye on NO3, when I reach desired reading 2-5ppm, then stop using, turn 1/4 valve off, degas and ready for next time. No issues, using it from 10/2017 to present, never any issues.

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[Thespammailaccount]

I had mine on for 1-11/2 months, just turned off, I keep an eye on NO3, when I reach desired reading 2-5ppm, then stop using, turn 1/4 valve off, degas and ready for next time. No issues, using it from 10/2017 to present, never any issues.

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Yes exactly why I am curious about one. If safe this would be perfect on a heavily stocked Fowler or NPS tank. I have read that theses can affect alk and ph? Does the aragonite media correct this or do you also dose?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Yes exactly why I am curious about one. If safe this would be perfect on a heavily stocked Fowler or NPS tank. I have read that theses can affect alk and ph? Does the aragonite media correct this or do you also dose?

Because of the type of soft corals I keep, I do auto WC at 5 gallons every other day. By doing this no issues to Alk or CA, or such. Today I checked Alk was 8.1 dkh, PH 8.1, CA 435, NO3 5ppm. Happy corals

Forgot to mention I have 30 Pacific oysters, thriving, helps alot, with perimeters and feeding corals

 

[GoVols]

I keep an eye on NO3, when I reach desired reading 2-5ppm, then stop using, turn 1/4 valve off, degas and ready for next time. No issues

Bingo!!

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Bingo!!

when nitrates get to 2-5 and you stop using the reactor do you have to cycle it again before the next time you use it?

 

[Thespammailaccount]

I had mine on for 1-11/2 months, just turned off, I keep an eye on NO3, when I reach desired reading 2-5ppm, then stop using, turn 1/4 valve off, degas and ready for next time. No issues, using it from 10/2017 to present, never any issues.

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When your nitrates get to a desired level and you stop using the reactor do you have to cycle the reactor before you can use it again?

 

[GoVols]

When your nitrates get to a desired level and you stop using the reactor do you have to cycle the reactor before you can use it again?

Good question.

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[Dr. Dendrostein]

when nitrates get to 2-5 and you stop using the reactor do you have to cycle it again before the next time you use it?

Yes, 7 days then it kicks in, nothing natural at this time can bring down NO3 so quickly

 

[GoVols]

Yes, 7 days then it kicks in, nothing natural at this time can bring down NO3 so quickly

On the first start up does take about 6 weeks, to kick in.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

On the first start up does take about 6 weeks, to kick in.

The one your thinking of has no sulfur, with sulfur apprx, 7 days , starts kicking in. Why I use them, very quick, here's my diy, no moving parts but 1/4 ball valves, why I design this way, so little moving parts. Used RO pre-filter canisters.

Clear is pre-filter, middle is some sulfur, last crushed coral, simple

 

[Thespammailaccount]

The one your thinking of has no sulfur, with sulfur apprx, 7 days , starts kicking in. Why I use them, very quick, here's my diy, no moving parts but 1/4 ball valves, why I design this way, so little moving parts. Used RO pre-filter canisters.

Clear is pre-filter, middle is some sulfur, last crushed coral, simple

Is the first chamber a sediment filter? The input is where you attach the pump? And the output is the ball valve to adjust the drip rate? Do you have a picture of what it looks like setup?