Sodium nitrate dosing

[ChrisQ0904]

I have decided to try dosing sodium nitrate due to my nitrates being undetectable using my salifert test kit consistently showing 0-.02, I would like to know if it would be ok for me to mix the 113g bottle of sodium nitrate in 1L of RODI. Or would I reach the maximum solubility?

 

[Dan_P]

I have decided to try dosing sodium nitrate due to my nitrates being undetectable using my salifert test kit consistently showing 0-.02, I would like to know if it would be ok for me to mix the 113g bottle of sodium nitrate in 1L of RODI. Or would I reach the maximum solubility?

Wikipedia page says NaNO3 solubility of 91 g / 100 mL water at 25 C. Your plan will work.

 

[Heart of Dixie]

I mixed 56 grams in 300 ml. For my 150 it makes up a solution whereas 1ml = .26 increase

 

[Silver14SS]

https://reeformadness.wordpress.com...or-better-tank-health-and-better-coral-color/

This link may help you figure out how much water to add for the desired strength.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I have decided to try dosing sodium nitrate due to my nitrates being undetectable using my salifert test kit consistently showing 0-.02, I would like to know if it would be ok for me to mix the 113g bottle of sodium nitrate in 1L of RODI. Or would I reach the maximum solubility?

It will certainly dissolve as it is very soluble, but then you will be measuring out fairly small volumes.