How to raise my nitrates?

[John A!10]

I just ran a forum post on why my coralline algae is dying, and they stated that the problem was me not having nitrates in my tank. I have 2 clowns and a watchman goby, and I am planning on more fish later on. I tried overfeeding but still no signs of nitrates. I’ve got a small protein skimmer and a fry box with macroalgae for nutrient export.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

You could turn your protein skimmer off for a length of time during the day. Or I've used Green Leaf Aquatics.

 

[John A!10]

You could turn your protein skimmer off for a length of time during the day. Or I've used Green Leaf Aquatics.

I’ll do that but my protein skimmer isn’t really working.

 

[MrObscura]

Feed more.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Green Leaf Aquatics Potassium Nitrate

 

[sde1500]

Using nutrient export while trying to raise nutrients is a bit counterintuitive. Idk how well the macro is doing but consider taking it and the skimmer offline for a while. Feeding more is definitely the easiest way. Can dose nitrates too but I’d rather feed heavy.

 

[John A!10]

Using nutrient export while trying to raise nutrients is a bit counterintuitive. Idk how well the macro is doing but consider taking it and the skimmer offline for a while. Feeding more is definitely the easiest way. Can dose nitrates too but I’d rather feed heavy.

Ok i switched to feeding 2 times a day.