HOW TO: Reduce Nitrates in a Reef Tank Without Water Changes 133 16

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In this video we take a look at the Brightwell Aquatics Xport NO3 Brick and Bio Plate. In short, bacteria starts to grow it consumes nitrates and produces nitrogen gas and exits the aquarium in gas form. In turn you can reduce Nitrates in your saltwater aquarium without doing a water change. The Brightwell Aquatics Xport Brick and Plate is a great way to reduce nitrate and phosphate in your saltwater aquarium. Brightwell Aquatics: https://goo.gl/yH463J ►Subscribe: https://goo.gl/hKGFWL ----Support MHR---- ►My Patreon Page: https://goo.gl/mKDFRc ►MHR Teeshirt: https://teespring.com/MHRtee ►My Book: https://goo.gl/0kuGOh ----Other Helpful Videos---- ►DIY Macro Algae Reactor to Reduce Nitrate and Phosphate: https://youtu.be/hThFtNuZ4Ys ►Quarantine Tank Build: https://youtu.be/H_uy84Ldj3s ►DIY Stand: https://youtu.be/0YJAyKarnKo ►Aquarium Plumbing: https://youtu.be/gPS_ytssuOg ►Aquarium Sump: https://youtu.be/iOcLCzYWtnE ►Aquarium DIY Projects Playlist: https://goo.gl/GbJZzU ►Aquarium Equipment Reviews Playlist: https://goo.gl/l1jmv8 Find Mad Hatter's Reef: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madhattersreef/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/madhatterreef Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madhattersr... Website - http://www.madhattersreef.com Podcast - http://saltwateraquariumradio.com Music by: DJ Quads Subscribers: 8920

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HOW TO: Reduce Nitrates in a Reef Tank Without Water Changes

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Gavin Powell - 6 years ago

Just a question, did you do any test to proove it actually does what the say

Anthony Murphy - 6 years ago

I have a 4 inch and 1 inch marine pure block under my protien skimmer. Will this work? How long should it take been in about a week or 2 now but still around 40ppm

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Absolutely, and that’s a great idea! I would do some water changes to aid in the reduction of no3. 40ppm is kinda high.

Bill Stewart - 6 years ago

Sir, was there a followup video with results enumerated?

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

Hahaha I love your kid, very exited to be doing that with you

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

What is mb 7
Thank you!

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

How is your nitrates today three months after you first installed them, I just the put two of the other brand just a week ago. But I think I went overboard with the bricks(2) please let me know

Tim Harris - 7 years ago

Thanks for making this video. We're starting our 1st build (90 gal display tank with 30 gal display refugium & 26 gal sump). Understanding that this is an affiliate company, we would still love to know the results of using these products. 1. These are supposed to be better than the Marinepure because they have the addition of sulfur, have a larger surface area and don't add aluminum to the system. Have you tested for any aluminum? 2. We've read in other forums that the NO3 Brick has bad tendency of breaking down into a mushy block that disperses murky coloring into the water if handled after a period of time. Is that true from your experience? 3. Did you any different or the same results from the Bio plate when handling it after it had been in the sump for a period of time? How long did you keep the brick & the plate in the sump? FYI... This company is only about 2 hours from our home so we would love to consider using their products as way to support the local business but that issue of breaking down and making the water cloudy disturbs me.

Tim Harris - 7 years ago

dtip4life 8472 - 7 years ago

Can you put these in a HOB filter and can these bricks be used in fresh water tanks.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

They have a cube version as well that could go in a media bag and be placed in a HOB. I could have sworn that this product could be used in freshwater as well but I can't find any information that supports that.

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Mariposa Farfan - 7 years ago

can u add those bricks in the main tank hidden under the sand and rocks?? I have a 75 gallon tank

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Yes. You can place them anywhere in your aquarium.

Lisa DiMercurio - 7 years ago

I really like your videos. Are these products similar to Marinepure?

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Yes, Marinepure is the same as the Bio plate from Brightwell Aquatics. Thanks for watching.

Jacob Side - 7 years ago

You'll never sell me on no water changes ever. It's all snake oil.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

+Jacob Side this is just away to reduce the need for water changes not to replace them.

Mark Lee - 7 years ago

My tank is 110gallon. I have 2 NO3 bricks in my sump. My nitrates measure < 2 ppm. So Im pretty happy with them. I dont have them in a low flow area. I have them stuffed behind my socks in redsea 525XL. FYI they fit perfect. Thats why I got a second one.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

+Mark Lee Awesome, glad to hear that. Thanks for sharing.

dangappa - 7 years ago

I'm going to MACNA. All three days.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

+dangappa be sure to say hi.

ReeferGil - 7 years ago

Great vid. Congrats on MACNA. Might see you there.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Awesome, Looking forward to it.

eric olsen - 7 years ago

Time to fill your tank with corals looking a little empty

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Working on it man. Just picked up 2 more corals Today

TheBobby416 - 7 years ago

Thank you for your time.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

NP. Thank you.

Scurvy - 7 years ago

You got a future Brightwell salesman there! :)

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

The Boy is going to take over the channel at some point.

Neptunes Aquariums - 7 years ago

In my experience, if your nitrates are off the chart you'll still need to do water changes to get them down quickly as it takes a little bit for the bacteria to do it and that's even if your dosing bacteria. Great video and great product once it's established.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Agreed. I'm not trying to promote not doing water changes just informing people on the benefit of promoting anaerobic bacteria growth.

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Deon 0026 - 7 years ago

Second!

rob sool Aquatics - 7 years ago

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Mad Hatter's Reef - 7 years ago

Are you from around there?

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