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[rock_lobster]

I want to dose nitrate with my 1 channel dosing pump that I use to dose straight na-carbonate. Can I mix carbonate and k-nitrate together and dose over a week? Would sodium nitrate be better to dose?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Both sodium and potassium nitrate can be mixed with sodium carbonate (or calcium chloride).

I have a slight preference for sodium nitrate if you are not monitoring potassium.

 

[rock_lobster]

Both sodium and potassium nitrate can be mixed with sodium carbonate (or calcium chloride).

I have a slight preference for sodium nitrate if you are not monitoring potassium.

Thanks! Are there any precautions with sodium nitrate? I dont do water changes often so this would probably be the better route to prevent K+ build up.

 

[rock_lobster]

Its not commonly sold but here is one option: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZOEBS8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AMLUJCOAVH826&psc=1

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks! Are there any precautions with sodium nitrate? I dont do water changes often so this would probably be the better route to prevent K+ build up.

Not other than dosing an appropriate amount.