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HighlandReefer · 06/10/2010, 04:24 PM

Here's an interesting patent that shows tests completed with results when using PCL as the solid organic compound for nitrate reduction in aquariums. Some of the info may prove helpful to some hobbyists who want to DIY. It's interesting that they achieved good results by placing enough of the PCL in a filter bag. It's also interesting that placing the PCL in a course bed medium works well and the PCL only needs to be added once or twice per year into the bed. Maybe crushed coral will make a comeback.

Denitrification of aquarium waterG Ritter - US Patent 7,244,358, 2007
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7244358.pdf

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06/10/2010, 04:24 PM	#16
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	Here's an interesting patent that shows tests completed with results when using PCL as the solid organic compound for nitrate reduction in aquariums. Some of the info may prove helpful to some hobbyists who want to DIY. It's interesting that they achieved good results by placing enough of the PCL in a filter bag. It's also interesting that placing the PCL in a course bed medium works well and the PCL only needs to be added once or twice per year into the bed. Maybe crushed coral will make a comeback. Denitrification of aquarium waterG Ritter - US Patent 7,244,358, 2007 http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7244358.pdf Real Reefers Use DIY. __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system Last edited by HighlandReefer; 06/10/2010 at 04:50 PM.