Is this system anything like the Zeolite system?
I'll do the search, thanks for the tip.
Simon.

Phil Krasnostein wrote:

Simon

If you do a Google search for "organic scavenger resins" you will find
several references. This is what is referred to (amongst other things) on
the BioChem Zorb technical sheet. They seem to be in regular use in
pharmaceutical synthesis and water treatment. It has really made a big
difference to the appearance of my tank and tonight I'll measure the N03. I
would still like to get a feel for how much carrying capacity the material
has -- i.e. how much N03 can a given quantity of resin hold?? Maybe Boomer
can help??

Phil


"Simon O'Keeffe" wrote in message
.. .


Just use your algae growth rate as an indicator of the levels of DOC.
If the growth is slowing then your removing more then your adding.
Is there somewhere that explains how the product works.
Biochemzorb could be anything.
Thanks
Simon


Phil Krasnostein wrote:



"John" wrote in message
...




The only way it will
remove those nutrient or waste product is when it get trap and being
manually remove that pouch.




The aquaria business isnt the only one that uses resin's to remove DOC:
http://www.westech-inc.com/miex.html

~John




John / Cap

Thanks for responses.

Since I started using this material (skimmer still running) 3 days ago, I
have noticed a huge change in the appearance of my tank. The tank is


much


brighter and the water is crystal clear. The skimmer is till running,


but


it appears to be skimming a bit less -- may be too early to tell.

CapFusion makes a good point re the "carrying capacity" of the resin. I
don't know what it is but have emailed to the manufacturer asking the
question -- I'll post the answer when I get it.

If we know the rate of generation of the DOCs ("protein"), and the rate


of


removal of DOCs by live rock and the refugium, then we should be able to
work out what needs to be taken out by the skimmer and/or the resin. If


the


manufacturer gives me the data, then we should be able to do the


arithmetic.


Of course, I haven't got a clue at what rate the DOCs are generated, or


the


rate of removal by the live rock and refugium. Does anyone have any data
that may help??

Phil