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Unread 09/23/2018, 07:33 PM   #1
Icewing726
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Nitrate removal

So Ive seen a number of non water change method and I think its between a reactor or dosing.

1) anyone know how heavy a bioload either of these methods can handle?
2) any bad side effects to dosing? Like if I miss a day.
3) recommendations?

I know water changes is what most do but I have a predator tank and 170ish gallons of water between the sump and DT so water changes don't move the needle much. Thanks!


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Unread 09/23/2018, 07:48 PM   #2
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Carbon dosing with just vinegar is all you need....Follow the chart...No real problems from doing it and most certainly no issues from missing a few.
Just do it...


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Unread 09/23/2018, 08:26 PM   #3
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Hows it do at reducing nitrates? I have about 40 ppm right now.


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Unread 09/23/2018, 08:55 PM   #4
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Its excellent at reducing nitrates
http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....arine-aquarium


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Unread 09/23/2018, 11:49 PM   #5
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If it’s a fish only tank 40ppm is fine.Reduce feeding to every other day and do water changes more often.


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Unread 09/24/2018, 06:46 AM   #6
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Can I carbon dose to remove the high nitrates after the initial cycle, or should I still do a big water change to remove them?

System is running at 280 gallons.

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Unread 09/24/2018, 07:55 AM   #7
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If it’s a fish only tank 40ppm is fine.Reduce feeding to every other day and do water changes more often.
It's probably more fair to say Fish only is the focus, but I also keep zoas, mushrooms, and green star polyps for color and decorations. Not to mention, its 40 PPM right now. No telling where it's headed if I don't do anything to curb it.


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