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03/26/2021, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11
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Nitrate conversion?
I have recurring issues with high nitrates in my tanks. I have tried Vodka, vinegar and sugar as carbon sources for the bacteria with varying results from each. I just can't seem to get a handle on it. Looking for a better carbon source and just wondering if anyone has ever tried any of the "Planted tank" carbon sources like API CO2 Booster or Seachem's Flourish Excel as a sorce of available carbon for the nitrifying bacteria. Just a thought I had. Thanks in advance.
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03/27/2021, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: NW Indiana Valparaiso
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I dose NOPOX and have zero issues with nitrates just the opposite actually, can you show a pic or a close description of the bio load you have, size of DT, & explain about the feeding process schedule?
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04/02/2021, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Pingree Grove, IL
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Same here with the opposite. I actually have to dose nitrate to help keep my phosphate down
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