How much Seachem Matrix can i use in my tank?

Vadafallon · 08/13/2016, 04:40 PM

I have nitrate issues and i have some Matrix and Denitrate. My tank is a 60 and 24 sump, so probably really 50-60 gallons. Can i run more Matrix than it says on the bottle? I have like half a cup in the sump in a high flow area. Can i do more?

Capsle · 08/13/2016, 06:57 PM

Let it work for a couple days then test. Also suggest a 20% water change.

Try to find the source of your nitrate build up and eliminate that.

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Tanthaitrung · 08/13/2016, 06:57 PM

You can add more Matrix than direction. For more effect, dose carbon source that is used by nutrient reducing bacteria (vodka, vinegar, Sea Sea NO3:PO4-X ...), adjust your skimmer to export more.

http://www.seachem.com/matrix.php

But you should be careful of flow rate if you use denitrate

http://www.seachem.com/denitrate.php

For more information about Seachem, you can contact:

info@seachem.com

Hope these help
Khanh

cougareyes · 08/13/2016, 07:07 PM

If you are trying to lower nitrates with denitrate or matrix( which is actually the same) it will not work in high flow areas. Go to Seachem's website to get specific details as how to use this product for nitrate reduction. Using it this way will give you more space for bacteria to break down ammonia and nitrite but not nitrate.

BigEZ77 · 08/14/2016, 08:31 AM

I use the manufacturers suggested amount along with a bag of Chemipure Blue. Seems to work fine.

08/13/2016, 04:40 PM	#1
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	How much Seachem Matrix can i use in my tank? I have nitrate issues and i have some Matrix and Denitrate. My tank is a 60 and 24 sump, so probably really 50-60 gallons. Can i run more Matrix than it says on the bottle? I have like half a cup in the sump in a high flow area. Can i do more?

08/13/2016, 06:57 PM	#2
Capsle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 385	Let it work for a couple days then test. Also suggest a 20% water change. Try to find the source of your nitrate build up and eliminate that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Caps Current Tank Info: 65G DT with custom overflow, 35G custom sump, maxspect R420r 180w 15K, reef octopus classic 150 skimmer.

08/14/2016, 08:31 AM	#5
BigEZ77 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 797	I use the manufacturers suggested amount along with a bag of Chemipure Blue. Seems to work fine. __________________ Russell Banggai / Yellow Wrasse / Black Ice and Davinci Clowns / Flame Angel / Royal Gramma / Blue Chromis / LPS (dominated) / Monti's / Softies / BTA's Current Tank Info: 45G Rimless, Tunze 9004, Kessil A160WE, Gyre XF130, 50lbs rock, Reef Crystals, Phosguard in reactor, Matrix, Chemipure Blue and NP XL biopellets in sump

08/13/2016, 06:57 PM	#3
Tanthaitrung Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 565	You can add more Matrix than direction. For more effect, dose carbon source that is used by nutrient reducing bacteria (vodka, vinegar, Sea Sea NO3:PO4-X ...), adjust your skimmer to export more. http://www.seachem.com/matrix.php But you should be careful of flow rate if you use denitrate http://www.seachem.com/denitrate.php For more information about Seachem, you can contact: info@seachem.com Hope these help Khanh

08/13/2016, 07:07 PM	#4
cougareyes Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 713	If you are trying to lower nitrates with denitrate or matrix( which is actually the same) it will not work in high flow areas. Go to Seachem's website to get specific details as how to use this product for nitrate reduction. Using it this way will give you more space for bacteria to break down ammonia and nitrite but not nitrate.