Limestone DSB Q?

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  1. DaDaAtlanta

    DaDaAtlanta Feather Star

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    Can I use Pavestone (Crushed/Pulverized Limestone) as a DSB in my fuge?

    What about Dolomite DSB by itself, any issues with this?

    Also, how long does it usually take before a DSB starts reducing nitrates?

    Also Also, lol, Is the slow flow through my fuge ok for a DSB?
     
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    DaDaAtlanta, Dec 25, 2009
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  2. Dingo

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    thats a lot of questions... but before i answer them all, how big are the particle sizes of the limestone
     
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  3. DaDaAtlanta

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    I would try to get the smallest particle size I got find. I've been reading about people using the stuff from a company called pavestone
     
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