Setting up your Aquaripure is simple.  

Just place the water pump anywhere in the tank or in a sump tank.  The water should be relatively free of any inorganic sediment.  These illustrations are just examples.  Your setup may vary. For a few pictures of actual aquariums using Aquaripure denitrators click here.

You should try to place the outflow tube where the effluent will be mixed with water that is just about to be filtered.  You can place the tube just before a biological filter or just before mechanical filtration, provided there is enough water flow and turbulence to aerate the water.  All that is really needed in addition to the Aquaripure is physical filtration with a filter pad or a sponge filter and adequate water flow.  You can also simply let the outflow drip onto the surface of the aquarium provided there is strong water flow on the surface of the water.  It is very important to maintain adequate water flow in the aquarium because the water coming out of the denitrator will not have any oxygen in it and it will need to be aerated. 

Aquaripure's denitrators are also "pre-populated" with more beneficial bacteria than ever to work faster than ever.  However, a denitrator can still take several weeks to completely cycle.  Every aquarium is different.  In some systems the Aquaripure will cycle more quickly than in others.  Sometimes the difference is immediately noticeable but the denitrator can sometimes take several weeks to make a noticeable difference.

You will adjust the flow rate of the Aquaripure every two to three days.  For more information click on the Flow Rate webpage.  Aquaripure's denitrators also come with a very simple to operate feeding tube and nutrients need to be injected only once a week.  If you are not able to adjust the unit temporarily or if you go on vacation, just resume the normal schedule as soon as possible.  No expensive additives are needed.  For more details and instructions on the EZ-feed system click here. (patent pending) 

Important Warning: DO NOT completely open the outflow valve for more than a few seconds.  Again, do not drain the contents of the denitrator back into the tank at any time except at the recommended flow rate.  DO NOT exceed the recommended flow rate.  This can result in anoxic conditions in the aquarium. 

If your tank has high nitrate levels (above 40 ppm) then do a water change first and continue to do water changes and keep nitrates as low as possible until the Aquaripure cycles.  Also, please see my Tips on a Successful Aquarium which also applies to all tropical fish tanks, any saltwater aquarium or marine aquarium, and all types of aquarium fish.  You will want to continue to monitor pH levels, phosphate levels, and other tank parameters that you normally would and adjust as needed.  

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