Using Red Sea NO3/PO4 Reducer with Triton

[gonzo256]

My setup is a 220 gallon mixed reef running on the Triton method. My core chemistry of alk/calc/mag is all good (8.1/460/1400). And I have been running a Carbon and GFO reactor.

my nitrates and phosphates have been running high. Nitrates around 35ppm and phosphate at 0.14ppm.

The fuge is about 25 gallons worth with a kessil H380, and I have had no issue with keeping the macros growing.

I picked up some Red Sea NO3/PO4 reducer and before I did a half dose, I wanted to make sure this won’t break anything with the triton dosing. Anyone have ideas?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You are asking about NoPOx? It is fine to use but will accelerate consumption of some trace elements. It will also mostly lower nitrate.

 

[gonzo256]

Correct. Just to remove any ambiguity.

NO3: PO4-X

Red Sea NO3: PO4-X is a unique complex of carbons that are used by nutrient reducing bacteria. Each carbon in the complex is utilized by different strains of microorganisms while ensuring the specific Carbon:Nitrogen:Phosphorus ratio required for each stage.

www.redseafish.com

You are asking about NoPOx? It is fine to use but will accelerate consumption of some trace elements. It will also mostly lower nitrate.