NO-POX question.....

Gwitness · Jun 4, 2015

If you decide to carbon dose or use the NO-POX, is this considered keeping an ULNS??? If yes, do I need to shoot for lower alk like 7-8 and calcium around 400? or can I just be in the normal range that it usually says....Obviously whatever the parameter is, it needs to be as stable as possible!! just curious

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 5, 2015

No, the method does not make it ULNS. I use a lot of vinegar and use GFO on my system and it definitely is not a ULNS system.

It all depends on the relative nutrient additions and exports.

Gwitness · Jun 5, 2015

Yeah that makes sense....if I start to carbon dose do I still do normal amount of water changes or do I do them a little less?? Right now I do 20 gallon every week on my 180....also I run gfo and carbon...I've read that you run both along with your carbon dosing, so I will continue to do also then

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 5, 2015

I don't see a reason to do fewer water changes, since it helps bring in lost trace elements and export those that may build up.

Yes, I also use GAC and GFO.

Gwitness · Jun 5, 2015

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
I don't see a reason to do fewer water changes, since it helps bring in lost trace elements and export those that may build up.

Yes, I also use GAC and GFO.

Okay awesome...thank you for all the help! I am going to start today with my dosing...