Nitrate and Bio Balls

00geno · Dec 1, 2014

Good morning Randy, hey thanks so much for the link you posted,, that link is awesome, it explains a lot, I learned a lot and I really enjoyed reading it! Thanks again!!

00geno · Dec 1, 2014

Yes Tank.Bro, i have a Protein Skimmer that's rated up to a 125gl tank, so between that and removing my Bio balls and trying some of the suggestions on the link that Randy posted,, I hope i can be successful! Thanks for all the help everyone, I really feel better and I feel I can defeat my high Nitrate problem!! I love reading the links sent, so if you find anymore please post for me.. THANKS AGAIN!!!

Tank.Bro! · Dec 1, 2014

Yup your welcome!

Randy Holmes-Farley · Dec 2, 2014

FWIW, skimmers don't remove nitrate directly. They remove organic material before it can break down into nitrate, and it can remove whole bacteria if you are organic carbon dosing to drive down nutrients.

00geno · Dec 2, 2014

Thanks Randy, i believe i will start Carbon and GFO dosing.. Randy i need to purchase a Reactor to start carbon and GFO dosing correct? If so which brand of Reactor do suggest i buy? Thanks Randy!

Randy Holmes-Farley · Dec 2, 2014

I don't have a reactor that I prefer.

I use an old canister filter because that is what I had, but I know that many people use the BRS reactors.

00geno · Dec 3, 2014

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
I don't have a reactor that I prefer.

I use an old canister filter because that is what I had, but I know that many people use the BRS reactors.

Thanks Randy, I really appreciate your help!!