I have an extremely low nutrient system. My phosphates are .01 and my nitrates are 2. This has lead to some stn issues in my acros and something I can only call a biofilm. I set my system up to be ultra low nutrient. It’s working. Now I’m learning how to manage the water. I’m exploring Tropic Marin NP Plus and NP Bacto Balance. NP Plus would slightly increase phosphate and nitrate and NP Bacto Balance would then maintain that. Has anyone used this in these circumstances and would mind discussing your experiences, pros/cons?
I run a UV, algae reactor, GFO, Ozone, and skimmer with automatic water changes. Parameters are all very stable within appropriate ranges. My working theory on the issues I’m facing is because I have reduced the good bacteria too much, throwing things out of whack and causing the biofilm and STN. I do have an ICP water test coming. But I believe I’m on the right track with the Tropic Marin products I’ve recently learned about.
Thoughts?
I run a UV, algae reactor, GFO, Ozone, and skimmer with automatic water changes. Parameters are all very stable within appropriate ranges. My working theory on the issues I’m facing is because I have reduced the good bacteria too much, throwing things out of whack and causing the biofilm and STN. I do have an ICP water test coming. But I believe I’m on the right track with the Tropic Marin products I’ve recently learned about.
Thoughts?