Sodium Nitrate on Amazon vs Loudwolf

[robocop1906]

Hello, anyone ever use the product below over Loudwolf Sodium Nitrate to dose Nitrate? Thoughts. This would be more cost-effective.

 

[Idoc]

I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's lab grade.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

ACS reagent grade is a good grade, as is food grade.

 

[RobB'z Reef]

how much should a person dose of sodium nitrate (in grams, oz some unit of measure) per gallon to achieve a given ppm reading of nitrate?

 

[minus9]

how much should a person dose of sodium nitrate (in grams, oz some unit of measure) per gallon to achieve a given ppm reading of nitrate?

Use this and select potassium nitrate, it's virtually the same, but I believe sodium nitrate will be slightly more potent, but nothing to worry about. I just bought food grade from Amazon and it's working like a charm, no issues at all. I couldn't find Loudwolf in stock anywhere at the normal price, so I found food grade on Amazon.

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Use this and select potassium nitrate, it's virtually the same, but I believe sodium nitrate will be slightly more potent, but nothing to worry about. I just bought food grade from Amazon and it's working like a charm, no issues at all. I couldn't find Loudwolf in stock anywhere at the normal price, so I found food grade on Amazon.

I got some food grade to Amazon as well, appreciate the info, thank you so much. Just need to boost things up until I can get my bio load to where it needs to be.

 

[minus9]

I tend to make small batches, no more than 150mL at a time. It can develop bacteria if the container sits around too long or if there's accidental contamination, you're not out of the whole batch. Just a tip to keep in mind.

 

[SBB Corals]

ACS reagent grade is a good grade, as is food grade.

Hello Randy, is this one ok?

I am not sure what Mono and Dimethly is ... and this is sodium nitrite so i think its not what i want

@Randy Holmes-Farley

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

yes, that's sodium nitrite. It may be OK to dose, but is not nitrate.

I wouldn't use one with those added ingredients. They may be OK, but they are unnatural surfactants that may cause foaming.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Here's the Loudwolf brand:

Sodium Nitrate 1 Pound 2 Bottles

The item for sale is 1 Lb (16 Ounces) of Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3). You get 2 bottles each containing 8 ounces of product. Sodium Nitrate, also known as Chile Salt Petr, is a white powder which is very soluble in water. For Potassium Nitrate, check out our o

www.loudwolf.com

 

[SBB Corals]

Here's the Loudwolf brand:

Sodium Nitrate 1 Pound 2 Bottles

The item for sale is 1 Lb (16 Ounces) of Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3). You get 2 bottles each containing 8 ounces of product. Sodium Nitrate, also known as Chile Salt Petr, is a white powder which is very soluble in water. For Potassium Nitrate, check out our o

www.loudwolf.com

ok thank you i see that one is reagent grade.. .. the current one i have is industrial grade so i will switch to the link you sent...

thank you!

 

[SBB Corals]

Here's the Loudwolf brand:

Sodium Nitrate 1 Pound 2 Bottles

The item for sale is 1 Lb (16 Ounces) of Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3). You get 2 bottles each containing 8 ounces of product. Sodium Nitrate, also known as Chile Salt Petr, is a white powder which is very soluble in water. For Potassium Nitrate, check out our o

www.loudwolf.com

thanks randy! how would you recommend to make a stock solution of this? i just order it

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

thanks randy! how would you recommend to make a stock solution of this? i just order it

Use this calculator and use the entry for "nitrate using potassium nitrate"

James' Planted Tank - Dosing Calculator