Reducing Nitrate, Phos using Vodka

[solasido]

Interesting...

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

Any bro here has tried?

[FuEl]

Overdosing can cause or worsen cyano problems. Better off using biopellets, much safer & works on the same principle.

[RockyBoy]

I have used vodka for a few years to reduce NP. Work well without any problem. But now, in the market there is bio-pellet, might as well use them.

[LittleBurger]

Overdosing can cause or worsen cyano problems. Better off using biopellets, much safer & works on the same principle.

I've got Biopellets n po4X4. My phosphate is undetectable. but nitrate still high at 8 or 12ppm. not sure is it u can't use both at same time. read tat pellets need ratio of phosphate n nitrate to work. So is it so?

[FuEl]

Most test kits only test for inorganic phosphates. Even if this value is zero, there might still be organic phosphates present. I would'nt worry excessively about the nitrate levels, 8-12 ppm is manageable.

[tling]

Nitrate at 9ppm for sps coral ok?

[surreal1228]

Just pop up an case that if no3 is high, while po4 is very low, would bio pellets reduce no3 without po4？

Or we have to add po4 to help？

[LittleBurger]

Most test kits only test for inorganic phosphates. Even if this value is zero, there might still be organic phosphates present. I would'nt worry excessively about the nitrate levels, 8-12 ppm is manageable.

thanks for e advice

[hydrox78]

using vodka method can pose high risk - cyano problems.

I have done it , yes it did reduce my nitrate problem but later now i got cyano problems

[Sicklid]

Done it before. Do it slowly with increasing doage over a few days....quite effective but would advise finding out the root cause and eliminate at source. Eg light, overfeeding, etc

[Gideon]

how about using "Sugar Method" ??? Will it work the same as "Vodka Method"

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=898931

[Gideon]

Hi friends, i have tried using "Sugar Method" on my tank but it did not really help much for long term. I DIY and using Filter Screen as in Algae Turf Scrubber now. My NO3 had dropped from 50ppm to btw3-5pm.

[rainmalawi]

How about Vitamin C dosing? Anyone tried with good results? Thanks.

[inwear]

Can try biofuel fRom brightwell with good result. Hv Ben using for the past 1 year. My display tank mainly coral etc LPS

[lazydevil]

Hi Guys,

i have a 3x2x2. And is very frustrated battling a No3 problem.

I have been using Biopellet for about 2 weeks and i tested that my No3 is really high. >40ppm. I quickly did a WC , and was deciding to do more every alternate days. I also pour abit of Prime seachem in the sump as well to "detoxify nitrate".

So far tested my No2 and Phosphate level to be 0.

My feeding routine will be daily 1x cube of mysis shrimp, 2 small cube of roti and some pellets.

there are about 5 clowns, 2 tangs, 1 parrot, 2 chromis, 1 trigger, 1 dottyback.

Am thinking if i should get a denitrator or should i get another FR for biopellet. Or is there any other suggestions that i can bring my No3 down to a more sustainable level?

Thanks for any advice given!

[Clement_jr]

i suggest, reduce feeding and regular water change at larger %.

[julius]

Hi Guys, i have a 3x2x2. And is very frustrated battling a No3 problem. I have been using Biopellet for about 2 weeks and i tested that my No3 is really high. >40ppm. I quickly did a WC , and was deciding to do more every alternate days. I also pour abit of Prime seachem in the sump as well to "detoxify nitrate". So far tested my No2 and Phosphate level to be 0. My feeding routine will be daily 1x cube of mysis shrimp, 2 small cube of roti and some pellets. there are about 5 clowns, 2 tangs, 1 parrot, 2 chromis, 1 trigger, 1 dottyback. Am thinking if i should get a denitrator or should i get another FR for biopellet. Or is there any other suggestions that i can bring my No3 down to a more sustainable level? Thanks for any advice given!

Dose bacteria that are specifically designed for biopellet

[lazydevil]

Dose bacteria that are specifically designed for biopellet

Currently using brightwell microbacter 7. Is there a specific dosing for NP biopellets?

[lazydevil]

i suggest, reduce feeding and regular water change at larger %.

Clement thanks for the input. I am trying to reduce feeding to alternate days (for mysis and roti) but daily for pellets.

Am thinking of trying to get long term sustainability approach in controlling nitrate.

[Clement_jr]

you may want to adopt this method if situation is bad, http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/nitratecontrol/ss/sbsnitratereduction_2.htm

what i read from many hobbyists is that water change at 20/30% every few days doesn't help, as the intervals allows those toxic to buildup again.

the link shows a very daring move to reduce no3 n p04 and other toxic in a one shot attempt, but u need to have alot alot of water to do so.

The best i tried is manage to change 60% in am and 40% in pm. it does bring down n03 down swiftly. after then i readjust my feeding and introduce media to control n03 n p04. (started biopellets, rowa and vodka)

[julius]

Currently using brightwell microbacter 7. Is there a specific dosing for NP biopellets?

Iwarna has such a product.

[lazydevil]

you may want to adopt this method if situation is bad, http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/nitratecontrol/ss/sbsnitratereduction_2.htm

what i read from many hobbyists is that water change at 20/30% every few days doesn't help, as the intervals allows those toxic to buildup again.

the link shows a very daring move to reduce no3 n p04 and other toxic in a one shot attempt, but u need to have alot alot of water to do so.

The best i tried is manage to change 60% in am and 40% in pm. it does bring down n03 down swiftly. after then i readjust my feeding and introduce media to control n03 n p04. (started biopellets, rowa and vodka)

Woah thanks for the suggestion, the method is like changing all the water in the tank. I guess that is what i am doing at the moment but at a lower %. Think i will do more WC over the weekend.

[sunnymau]

Woah thanks for the suggestion, the method is like changing all the water in the tank. I guess that is what i am doing at the moment but at a lower %. Think i will do more WC over the weekend.

I am dosing venigar instead, fantastic result! No cyno and stuff. Of course water change cannot be void.

[fearnofish]

bio pellets reactor and denitrator, which is better?