Boost nitrates

[Reef_Tank_Fan_SC]

So I am starting to notice a trend in my tank. My ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates are always at 0. I know that ammonia and nitrite need to stay at 0 but I have been told that my nitrates need to be higher. So how exactly do I boost my nitrates up? I have been wanting to start putting in a few corals but have been advised not to until my nitrates are a bit higher so any help is appreciated. My tank is 3 months old and currently houses two damsels, a dwarf flame angel, and a small cuc. Thanks guys

 

[Cory]

So I am starting to notice a trend in my tank. My ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates are always at 0. I know that ammonia and nitrite need to stay at 0 but I have been told that my nitrates need to be higher. So how exactly do I boost my nitrates up? I have been wanting to start putting in a few corals but have been advised not to until my nitrates are a bit higher so any help is appreciated. My tank is 3 months old and currently houses two damsels, a dwarf flame angel, and a small cuc. Thanks guys

There is 3 ways:
Feed more
Add potassium nitrate
Dont use a skimmer/ change the filter sock.

 

[Magnumpi5]

Add more fish

 

[Reef_Tank_Fan_SC]

I am in the process of adding a few more fish in. I didn't want to overstock the tank to fast seeing as how it was relatively new. That's why I was asking about boosting nitrates for the corals.... So I guess the best way is to just wait until I have enough fish to keep the nitrates up. Correct?

 

[aquariumrescueunit]

Heavier feedings or I have a buddy who has used stump remover not exactly sure how thats done though, I use red Sea no3po4-ox which is essentially carbon dosing. Maintains the bacterial population in turn maintaining nutrient levels (nitrate and phosphate) at the corals desired levels

 

[aquariumrescueunit]

0 nitrates will result in red or lime green cyano most cases

 

[Reef_Tank_Fan_SC]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to start looking into that. Not really concerned with the FOWLER and it's nitrates but the nano is gonna need them as it is gonna be a mixed reef. That's the plan anyway