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Description of the Nitratereductor
1) Inflow 2) PG 13,5 thread 3) Fitting for food 4) Clip 5) Outlet tap 6) Filter housing incl.
Bactoballs 7) Pump 8) Sealing plug
The Nitratereductor consists of a reaction vessel (6) with a volume of 10 l. For building up
bacteria, Bactoballs are used. Following fittings are located in the cover:
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Inflow (1
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Here, you can connect a 6/4 mm air tube.
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Feeding (3):
Through this opening, you can put in the Denimar powder for increasing
denitrification (by using an injection, if requested). Beforehand, the powder has to be dredged
up in some millilitres of water. The tap has to be rinsed with water after each feeding and
locked afterwards.
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Redoxelectrode (2):
Into this opening, a pressure-resistant redox electrode can be screwed
in (not included in shipment).
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Outflow
to aquarium (5).