Zero Nitrates, Phosphates at .25

[DYIguy]

I just did a water change yesterday, tested today and found this- haven't tested in a few weeks and had been dosing NoPox and running Phosguard- stopped the nopox and dosed with PhosE today. last time this happened I ended up with an outbreak of red slime. Is there any way to get my nitrates back up without also upping the phosphates

 

[hcker99]

Start dosing nitrates. I like Neonitrite by brightwells

 

[DYIguy]

Start dosing nitrates. I like Neonitrite by brightwells

Don't have it+- would take days to get it, but thanks, had it once but gave it away when my nitrates got over 75 lol

 

[Rjmul]

Dose nitrates. I make my own

 

[DYIguy]

Dose nitrates. I make my own

how

 

[Rjmul]

how

Where are you located

 

[Rueric]

when you dose nitrates, your phosphates will also go down, so just make sure you continue to test both

 

[DYIguy]

Where are you located

Chester 07930- but in elizabeth every couple of days

 

[horseplay]

I have a lifetime supply of nitrates you’re welcome to some. No need to rush though. When dosing nopox, you have to monitor nitrate and phosphate.

you can also order potassium nitrate from here:

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Aquarium Fertilizer - 1lb Bag

Shop Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Aquarium Fertilizer (1lb Bag) for fertilizing your aquarium plants. Brand: Green Leaf Aquariums (GLA). Orders ship fast worldwide and get free shipping on orders $125.

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That's how I end up with a lifetime supply. It costs $3/lb but probably $10 of shipping.

I can give you the formula if you want to mix it yourself.

 

[horseplay]

here it is:

James' Planted Tank - Dosing Calculator

www.theplantedtank.co.uk

 

[Rjmul]

I have a lifetime supply of nitrates you’re welcome to some. No need to rush though. When dosing nopox, you have to monitor nitrate and phosphate.

you can also order potassium nitrate from here:

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Aquarium Fertilizer - 1lb Bag

Shop Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Aquarium Fertilizer (1lb Bag) for fertilizing your aquarium plants. Brand: Green Leaf Aquariums (GLA). Orders ship fast worldwide and get free shipping on orders $125.

greenleafaquariums.com

That's how I end up with a lifetime supply. It costs $3/lb but probably $10 of shipping.

I can give you the formula if you want to mix it yourself.

Exactly what I was going to say

 

[Salted]

when you dose nitrates, your phosphates will also go down, so just make sure you continue to test both

Why does dosing nitrate cause your phosphate to go down?