I've searched and read through quite a few threads and watched some videos regarding the TM product, Reef Actif. Promoting "good" bacteria growth, that is bacteria that is more able to process PO4 and is less NO3 consuming relative to their "bad" bacteria counter parts. Can be dosed regardless of PO4 levels. Improves coral uptake of phosphates. Etc. It all sounds so great yet I really cannot find that many user reviews on the product. Not like other mainstream consumables in this hobby which seem to be pretty extensively documented regarding user experience.
My tank steadily increases in PO4 which I currently manage currently with GFO. NO3 is always undetectable but I feed pretty heavy so I know nutrients are there. I would love to dose a product that promoted PO4 stability even if that means feeding more to maintain a significant presence of NO3-derivatives.
Has anyone used this (or the Bio-Actif Salt) in a coral-heavy tank and have feedback regarding coral response?
EDIT: I should add, my tank is 6 years old. I have a pretty long history of vodka dosing. In the past, I had elevated NO3 and PO4. Vodka, in my experience, worked well with that. But given my NO3 situation and my SPS are all growing and happy, I am not looking to target NO3 as I understand vodka dosing would be more apt to do.
My tank steadily increases in PO4 which I currently manage currently with GFO. NO3 is always undetectable but I feed pretty heavy so I know nutrients are there. I would love to dose a product that promoted PO4 stability even if that means feeding more to maintain a significant presence of NO3-derivatives.
Has anyone used this (or the Bio-Actif Salt) in a coral-heavy tank and have feedback regarding coral response?
EDIT: I should add, my tank is 6 years old. I have a pretty long history of vodka dosing. In the past, I had elevated NO3 and PO4. Vodka, in my experience, worked well with that. But given my NO3 situation and my SPS are all growing and happy, I am not looking to target NO3 as I understand vodka dosing would be more apt to do.
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