pellets and vodka

pimp2daizzo · 01/11/2012, 11:03 AM

which one will help phos level better? and can you run them together at a really low dose.

sirreal63 · 01/11/2012, 11:42 AM

Yes and no, however their effectiveness is based on the available nutrients. If you have no Nitrates and high Phosphates or high NO3 and low PO4 then it won't work. They are both doing the same thing, giving bacteria food to help consume the NO3 and PO4. There is a ratio on which the nutrients are consumed. Both solid and liquid carbon dosing does work, choosing which one you want to employ is up to you and the issue you are trying to control.

I suggest you ask this in the chemistry forum and give specifics of your NO3 and PO4 and what you are currently using for filtration, example GFO and Carbon, without this information, there is no way to help you get where you want to be. :-)

01/11/2012, 11:03 AM	#1
pimp2daizzo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ga Posts: 1,098	pellets and vodka which one will help phos level better? and can you run them together at a really low dose.

01/11/2012, 11:42 AM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Yes and no, however their effectiveness is based on the available nutrients. If you have no Nitrates and high Phosphates or high NO3 and low PO4 then it won't work. They are both doing the same thing, giving bacteria food to help consume the NO3 and PO4. There is a ratio on which the nutrients are consumed. Both solid and liquid carbon dosing does work, choosing which one you want to employ is up to you and the issue you are trying to control. I suggest you ask this in the chemistry forum and give specifics of your NO3 and PO4 and what you are currently using for filtration, example GFO and Carbon, without this information, there is no way to help you get where you want to be. :-) __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

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