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DIY Denitrator Unit Plans

Fighting the build of nitrate in saltwater aquariums and reef tanks is a common problem that can be solved by adding a coil or other type of denitrator unit. With these do it yourself denitrator plans you can build one yourself to help reduce nitrate, and save money in the process.
Thoughts on the DIY Coil Denitrator
Don Carner, published author and About Saltwater Aquariums co-host, shares his Thoughts on the DIY Coil Denitrator.
What Is A Coil Denitrator and How Does It Work?
Nitrate isn't good for our systems, be they FO (fish-only) or reef. You can buy a commercial denitrator that cost big bucks, is difficult to adjust, and requires feeding and monitoring to maintain proper operation. However, another very low-tech solution to very common nitrate woes is a coil denitrator!
Coil Denitrator Plans by Don
Don Carner shares his coil denitrator plans for making this unit that works to reduce nitrate in saltwater aquariums in automatically.
DIY Coil Denitrator Plans from Fishline
From Peter Z's Fishline DIY section, a schematic drawing with specs for building this coil denitrator.

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