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Been dosing for a month and finally feel like I have figured out my issue with paling, slowly dying sps. I use the RS coral pro to manage the No3 levels however, since it only goes to 4ppm (where I try to keep my levels) I am not sure where I am if above 4pm. I use an API Nitrate just to make sure I am not overshooting to much but, its not to confidence inspiring. Any recommendations for a test for the >4 - 10ppm range?
I have about 40g of volume and 5ml will raise no3 1-1.5 ppm. Start low and test. What test kits are you using?I have a 29 gallon tank I would say 25 gallons of water total. I know it's 2 tablespoons to 2 cups rodi. But how many ml should I dose. I'm at 0 nitrates and 0 phosphates now.
I just got the Red Sea Algae Test Kit, which has Nitrate and Phosphate. I love it!I have about 40g of volume and 5ml will raise no3 1-1.5 ppm. Start low and test. What test kits are you using?
I have about 40g of volume and 5ml will raise no3 1-1.5 ppm. Start low and test. What test kits are you using?
As long as it's low range. I use the Red Sea pro to keep myno3 around 4ppm and when I check it with my API nitrate it doesn't even register any no3Salifert tests
At the start of dosing the tank will suck down nitrate fairly quickly and eventually level off. Once you get to this point and you know what its consuming you could add once or twice a week. Is still wouldn't hurt to check weekly. Watch your phosphate as well, it drops quickly when you start dosing n03. I started feeding flake in the morning and I am able to barely keep p04 at .02-.03.I have been following this thread for a while and what a great read. I have a 100 gal cube a little over a year old. Tank and corals and fish doing great. But ... wait for it ...I want more color.... LOL.. My question, just like everyone lots of us I have o nitrates and Phosphates.. salifert test kits. I have 8 fish and feed heavy. Still no nitrates or phosphates.. I have cheato in the sump and don't run any GFO or carbon and good size skimmer running it dry as possible. I have started dosing amino acids and feeding the tank coral frenzy in the last 2 months do see improvement in color. Still no nitrates and phosphates..
I am ready to start dosing Potassium Nitrate Stump remover.. I wanted to start slow and just add @ 5 ml twice a week while testing but just to give the corals some additional nutrients. Based on this thread it seems the corals suck up the nitrate. I guess my question, instead on maintaining specific levels on nitrate why not just give everything a taste twice a week like feeding them. It still messes with me the thought of putting STUMP REMOVER in my tank!
Thoughts ?
Everything you need to know is in this thread. Start from the beginning and you will know exactly what you need to do.Can someone tell me how to increase nitrate level. In my tank nitrates & phosphates are at 0 for more than 1 year!
Everything you need to know is in this thread. Start from the beginning and you will know exactly what you need to do.
Though from the newb's point of view, I (still) wish the first post of the thread was more up to date with more correct information. The calculators, precise mixing directions and usage guidelines from the thread are all missing from the first post. This thread is a great resource, but it would be a much more useful tool with a re-worked first post.
I am sure someone out there could create a calculator to make people more comfortable. I found the process to much like finding ones Alk or Cal daily dosing amount. You mix up your solution and start with a small amount to see what your tank uses and go from there. I am actually glad @twilliard kept it simple.Though from the newb's point of view, I (still) wish the first post of the thread was more up to date with more correct information. The calculators, precise mixing directions and usage guidelines from the thread are all missing from the first post. This thread is a great resource, but it would be a much more useful tool with a re-worked first post.