Nitrate Removal Pads For Filters

[markandjanice]

as the title states does anyone use them? can anyone recommend them (link) etc...

i'll give you a bit of the low down.

i have a juwel vision 180 (180 litre tank) full of malawi cichlids, i have more than enough filteration on this with a tetratec ex1200 and a tetratec ex600, my ammonia and nitrite have ALWAYS been spot on at 0, ph is fine also. i do regular water changes and use RO water when doing, dont fear doesnt affect my PH so am happy using this saves on chemicals.

i feed my fish flake and frozen daphene, all gets eaten!

my nitrate even at the beginning has always been relatively high but to the point using an API testcard it is red, so 40/80ppm, ive only lost a couple of fish and i no this has been down to a bit of bullying im confident its not the nitrate as more would have died.

im wanting to really shift this now and i wondered has anyone used or do you use these nitrate pads? heres a link ive found, just wondered if anyone could explain what theyre like, how long they last, how often you replace etc, etc, etc...

thanks in advance,

mark

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nitrate-Remover-Pad-Cut-to-Fit-Aquarium-or-Pond-Filter-Media-18-x-10-CNP-/180869935869?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2a1cb032fd

 

[raptorrex]

as the title states does anyone use them? can anyone recommend them (link) etc...

i'll give you a bit of the low down.

i have a juwel vision 180 (180 litre tank) full of malawi cichlids, i have more than enough filteration on this with a tetratec ex1200 and a tetratec ex600, my ammonia and nitrite have ALWAYS been spot on at 0, ph is fine also. i do regular water changes and use RO water when doing, dont fear doesnt affect my PH so am happy using this saves on chemicals.

i feed my fish flake and frozen daphene, all gets eaten!

my nitrate even at the beginning has always been relatively high but to the point using an API testcard it is red, so 40/80ppm, ive only lost a couple of fish and i no this has been down to a bit of bullying im confident its not the nitrate as more would have died.

im wanting to really shift this now and i wondered has anyone used or do you use these nitrate pads? heres a link ive found, just wondered if anyone could explain what theyre like, how long they last, how often you replace etc, etc, etc...

thanks in advance,

mark

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nitrate-Remover-Pad-Cut-to-Fit-Aquarium-or-Pond-Filter-Media-18-x-10-CNP-/180869935869?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2a1cb032fd

the most often advice, given here, is.
swap them out for plain bio sponges, if like juwel they come as standard.

usually we do water changes to remove nitrates.

its just possible the RO is the cause.
RO is unbuffered, it may well be giving false readings on your kit.

now i am not sure, and dont state it as fact, but its worth looking into.

 

[markandjanice]

as the title states does anyone use them? can anyone recommend them (link) etc...

i'll give you a bit of the low down.

i have a juwel vision 180 (180 litre tank) full of malawi cichlids, i have more than enough filteration on this with a tetratec ex1200 and a tetratec ex600, my ammonia and nitrite have ALWAYS been spot on at 0, ph is fine also. i do regular water changes and use RO water when doing, dont fear doesnt affect my PH so am happy using this saves on chemicals.

i feed my fish flake and frozen daphene, all gets eaten!

my nitrate even at the beginning has always been relatively high but to the point using an API testcard it is red, so 40/80ppm, ive only lost a couple of fish and i no this has been down to a bit of bullying im confident its not the nitrate as more would have died.

im wanting to really shift this now and i wondered has anyone used or do you use these nitrate pads? heres a link ive found, just wondered if anyone could explain what theyre like, how long they last, how often you replace etc, etc, etc...

thanks in advance,

mark

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nitrate-Remover-Pad-Cut-to-Fit-Aquarium-or-Pond-Filter-Media-18-x-10-CNP-/180869935869?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2a1cb032fd

the most often advice, given here, is.
swap them out for plain bio sponges, if like juwel they come as standard.

usually we do water changes to remove nitrates.

its just possible the RO is the cause.
RO is unbuffered, it may well be giving false readings on your kit.

now i am not sure, and dont state it as fact, but its worth looking into.

i may take a reading of the RO to my local fish shop along with a sample of my tank see what they come up with. yes i will start puttin a few new sponges in, i put a new sponge and new floss pad in ova the past 2 weeks,

 

[mossonthemoon]

I have wondered about these too, actually. My Juwel came with one, and I just used it since it looks like the other sponges but green. I thought that if it doesn't work it is still a sponge. I just hope these don't have a lifespan like carbon does, which I never actually considered until this moment. I kind of doubt they do, but I don't know what they are.

 

[Aquascaper]

I've used Nitrazorb and Phoszorb rechargeable pads in the past on my marine tanks and seemed to work ok.

When they need recharged its just a case of cleaning them as instructed and put them back in.

 

[markandjanice]

I've used Nitrazorb and Phoszorb rechargeable pads in the past on my marine tanks and seemed to work ok.

When they need recharged its just a case of cleaning them as instructed and put them back in.

how often did you clean these sponges/pads? also how often did you replace cabron media and those ceramic balls? my filter (ex1200 tetratec) has all the mentioned apart from nitrate pads.

 

[Aquascaper]

Activated Carbon runs out after a few weeks and stops being beneficial other than being another sponge in the filter. They are not really necessary unless you need to remove tannins or medications after treatment so most people swap them for normal sponges from the start.

Ceramics only need replaced when they start to crumble which will only happen after a long time.

From what I can remember the pads need recharged monthly (dependant on levels, etc.) and it's as easy as putting them in a bleach solution or whatever.

 

[markandjanice]

Activated Carbon runs out after a few weeks and stops being beneficial other than being another sponge in the filter. They are not really necessary unless you need to remove tannins or medications after treatment so most people swap them for normal sponges from the start.

Ceramics only need replaced when they start to crumble which will only happen after a long time.

From what I can remember the pads need recharged monthly (dependant on levels, etc.) and it's as easy as putting them in a bleach solution or whatever.

nice one, this is what my filter has:

1) TetraTec CR Ceramic Filter Rings remove large particles of waste, and help to even out the flow of water through the filter. They can be cleaned with tap water and do not need regular replacement.

2) TetraTec BF Biological Filter Foam doubles as a media for removing finer particles of solid waste, as well as providing a high surface area for bacterial activity. To operate the foams purely as a mechanical media for solid waste removal, clean them under tap water as necessary. To maximise their biological activity, clean them in a jug of aquarium water. Our recommendation is to use foam 2.a. as a mechanical media, leaving foams 2.b. as biological ones.

3) TetraTec BB Bio Filter Balls are a specific biological media, providing an excellent environment for friendly bacteria to break down ammonia into harmless nitrate. Because they are not too porous they allow a good flow of water through them, which ensures that all the bacteria receive a supply of oxygen and nutrients. This keeps them working effectively, and avoids ‘dead areas’. Clean in aquarium water only, as and when necessary.

4) TetraTec CF Carbon removes organic contaminants, reduces odours, and prevents the water from going yellow. Its use will keep the water looking like new, as well as improving its quality for your fish. Carbon should be replaced every 4 to 6 weeks, as over time it becomes saturated.

5) TetraTec FF Filter Floss reliably removes very fine particles of waste, thus helping to give the water leaving the filter a final ‘polish’. This, coupled with the carbon, ensures the aquarium remains crystal clear. TetraTec FF Filter Floss should be replaced when it becomes dirty.

BUT I NO THIS IS THEIR WORDING AND OUT TO MAKE MONEY

 

[Aquascaper]

Pretty much spot on though apart from pushing the carbon....it does remove organics and colour tainting but a well kept aquarium shouldn't really need it once up and running