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Denitrification (N2) using a Biocenosis Clarification Basket in the Aquarium Sump.

The Aquarium Specialist (Wonk)

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Denitrification (N2) using a Biocenosis Clarification Basket in the Aquarium Sump.

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20 Comments

@user-te7zz8mv3x 4 years ago

yesterday, I made two bcb* in pond baskets using pets at home clay kitty litter (non clumping, unscented) plus a core of flourite (iron source). Within 24 hours, I could see the bottom of my container again 😆 The green water algae in my 80 litres patio pond literally cleared up overnight!!
* Biocenosis Clarification Basket

Instead of using bricks, I used the baskets to prop up a Kidney Planting Basket for marginals … hiding in plain sight 😄

@pbk808 7 years ago

Planning make my first BCB baskets very soon! Been watching your videos and I am excited about this!

@JhunDumsTVXj 4 years ago

Wow nice.

@dronepunchman 6 years ago

The cat litter is just a stone called zeolith

@andycas4506 4 years ago

It really works! I was skeptical, but made one, 6 weeks later and my nitrates test was below 5ppm!! No more 4-5 day water changes, now I change 25% every month just to add fresh water. Thank you for the info!

@earljoshvonfabian5868 7 years ago

ciao I use it here In Italy on my aquariums and cats nice nice

@hamradio323 6 years ago

This is an realy great idea i'm gonna build in in my tank, i almost gave up the hobbyThanks to algea an the chemicals ar not working.

@AquaHobby_India_USA 4 years ago

Coming summer i am going to set up a patio pond using mini frame pool . I will definitely opt for BCB .... actually in all my planted tank i had been using inert Seachem florite substrate which i believe is same as BCB . Its written in pack that these substrate is high in AEC & CEC . No wonder it worked for me . I found them much better than those substrate which leeches ton of ammonia

@joec42 7 years ago (edited)

Dr. Novak excellent video! I just joined the discus hobby just under two years... I'm currently running a canister and overhang filter with partial water change and gravel cleaning 3 times per week. I need to investigate how I can install anoxic filter in my cabinet with limited space. if I figure a way to build anoxic filter, I hope can reduce my water change and gravel cleaning maintenance for the lowest nitrate level.

@PENFOLD1962 5 years ago

I find all of this very interesting, I hate to think that I have lost fish due to my own ignorance! And what harm does a little more education do to anyone? Thank you Kevin... You have a NEW SUBSCRIBER 👍😷👍
Take care my friend and may I wish both yourself and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year 👍😷👍

@smartta01 5 years ago

To make the basket for Koi pond and aquarium correctly just fast forward to 6:30minutes.
Thank you, Dr. Novak.🙏🙏🙏

@christophersims2302 8 years ago

Could you repost your video on your CO2 diffuser using the penn plan filter please? Got the parts but can't find the video anymore. Great videos by the way. Very Impressed with your videos. Thanks.

@GSP-76 7 years ago

Instead of creating this box, you could just use a mesh filter bag couldn't you?

@josemontalvo4532 7 years ago

Are you in the Aquatic Circuit? Do you do seminars and tutorials? I enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing.

@stefandimitrov1972 7 years ago

Dr Novak, thanks for sharing info about the denitrification. Appreciate your knowledge and salute. I saw someone asked you about a zeolite as substitute to cat clay litter. I believe you've read about the zeolite capacities. It is well known, that zeolite absorbs ammonia and nitrates, but not for eternal. It has kinda capacity and need to be replaced in order to not spread absorbed elements back in water.

@sweetsnow6355 5 years ago

Hello Kavin, Great videos and so much learning. When I am using the Anoxic
Filteration do I need to consider the water flow rate?

@giftofthewild6665 2 years ago

The cat litters we get in Europe are different I think. They do turn into a kind of mush if they get wet.

@bhuwanchander2196 5 years ago

Dr. Novak after much searching I found this in India

@그랬지만 8 years ago

Thank you Dr. Kevin.
I did put it in my sump tank and no more fishes get sick. But I just wonder this filtration can be used to reef tank too or can't.

@horstglasmann3477 7 years ago

Awesome work!This just sems to be the best way to filter an aquarium or pond, but I'm having trouble finding the right kat-litter in Germany.All Bentonite products here are labeled as clumping.Would Sepiolith might work?