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09/23/2018, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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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! |
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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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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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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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. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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