Coral Chips and Nitrates, In Sump Tank, NO3 Options

[GoldfisHub]

Hi Guys,

I am in the mist of setting a goldfish tank, for the sump tank, I intend to place lots of coral chips so that I can achieve the effect as in the marine tank and hopefully that can get rid of NO3. However, with lots of coral chips, will it affect the water condition and hence affect the grooming of goldfish, like pH, Calcium not sure what else. Anyone has any experience or thoughts to share?

[goldrush]

Now I get what you mean.
Aerobes are nitrifying bacteria which we are familiar with and we are taught to promote its striving and anaerobes are de-nitrifying ones which are incorporated in reef and marine tank setup. Before one want to try a denitrifying filter read up on the subject as such anaerobic filters, if not used carefully, can do more harm than good if added to an already-established aquarium as most anaerobes are facultative opportunist and pathogenic in nature.So proceed with caution.