Lowering nitrate

maf154 · Jul 5, 2015

my nitrate is around 10 just wondering on what the best way to lower nitrate besides water changes, is there any other way to lower without using nos pox not so much sure I trust that anymore?

Ari21 · Jul 5, 2015

A refugium or an algae scrubber is what I use. And a good skimmer.

Suicideissleep · Jul 5, 2015

Look in the diy forums there is couple different reactors that can help also look into ur phos if ur nit that high ur phos usually runs way higher

vq30reefer · Jul 5, 2015

I'm gonna be doing the vodka dosing method starting tomorrow. I will let u know how it goes

maf154 · Jul 5, 2015

Ok cool let me know what you think thought of doing that as well

maf154 · Jul 5, 2015

The algea scrubber idea is def interesting thinking about it for sure

Reefing Madness · Jul 5, 2015

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php
http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index...ar-dosing-methodology-for-the-marine-aquarium

FishWrangler · Jul 6, 2015

vq30reefer said:
I'm gonna be doing the vodka dosing method starting tomorrow. I will let u know how it goes

Vodka dosing is a long term solution, you may not see any results for weeks or longer. Follow the directions and don't rush it.

zemuss · Jul 6, 2015

I use a ATS, Chaeto and Red Mangroves to export nutrients now as natural nutrient exports and a Skimmer to mechanically export. IT is keeping the nitrates at around 2 and 5 on the high side. The chaeto and mangroves were just added to the system, so i am hoping that it will help out compete the nuisance algae in the tank.

You need to decide which method is the best for you and stick with it.

S.O.B · Jul 6, 2015

FishWrangler said:
Vodka dosing is a long term solution, you may not see any results for weeks or longer. Follow the directions and don't rush it.

(vodka) try bio fuel/ microbacter 7

Blitzie · Jul 6, 2015

How old is the tank? Is this normal part of a cycle is a new tank?
What is the setup of the tank? Do you have a Skimmer, a refugium? are you growing chaeto?
What is causing the buildup? are you over feeding
Are you using RODI Water? and are the filters good?

I believe in trying to find the source.

Here is a good read written by Randy Holmes-Farley a while ago
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/8/chemistry

maf154 · Jul 6, 2015

Blitzie said:
How old is the tank? Is this normal part of a cycle is a new tank?
What is the setup of the tank? Do you have a Skimmer, a refugium? are you growing chaeto?
What is causing the buildup? are you over feeding
Are you using RODI Water? and are the filters good?

I believe in trying to find the source.

Here is a good read written by Randy Holmes-Farley a while ago
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/8/chemistry

Tank is well established, I did take out all my live rock moved it to basement tank, I had a horrible hair algae issue, so I bought newer live rock, I am going bleach and use muratic acid to strip the basement rock, then I will get dead rock. No fuge, rs200 sump, urchin pro skimmer, ro/di water 5 stage brs. Tds reads 0. Using carbon, phos net, phos pads, and chemi pure. Feed once A day mix in once in every other. No I don't have an algae issue but not thrilled with number of 10 ppm, I know it's not horrific but not great either, I do have a little red cynao. Though not much. 75 gallon tank with led lighting