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Originally Posted by daviesp007
Carbon dosing will bring the nitrates down. I was skeptical about using vinegar, and vodka etc. So, if like me you want something tested in a lab, have a look at Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X. I have found this to be an excellent product, and you can really dial it in to get the exact level of nitrates you desire (which isn't always '0').
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Red Sea's NO3:PO4-X is Ethanol alcohol (same as vodka) and acetic acid (vinegar) with a bit of methanol alcohol. The methanol is to make it unfit for human consumption so it can be sold to minors. Oh, and making your own mixture is a whole lot cheaper.
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Gary
180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx
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