sodium nitrate

[acr0p0ra]

Hi all,
is this good sodium nitrate? if not, can someone recommend a better brand for nitrate dosing?

https://www.sciencecompany.com/Sodium-Nitrite-Food-Grade-100g-P16756.aspx

thank you

 

[EmdeReef]

That’s sodium nitrite not nitrate, while it’s probably fine to dose the bacteria would have to convert nitrites to nitrates and you’d want to make sure you dose slowly. You’re better off getting actual sodium nitrate.

Seems most of us use this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/222604...iaSCsmUvAV8eO2ZDvtpmpSVtd33tXuH4aArKaEALw_wcB

 

[Waters]

I actually dose potassium nitrate purchased from here.....
http://greenleafaquariums.com/aquarium-fertilizers-supplements/potassium-nitrate.html

I had it left over from my fresh water planted tanks and have used it ever since, in moderation when needed.

 

[beaslbob]

Calcium nitrate should be another good options for dosing nitrate.

 

[LouieP]

you are better off with sodium nitrate vs calcium nitrate or potassium nitrate since there's more sodium in our tanks and over time Ca & K will increase as you dose them.

I use got mine from LoudWolf
Sodium Nitrate

Trisodium Phosphate