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It is good liver rock and some of it is very porous.
I am not sure when the nitrates actually got to this level because I stopped testing for a few months when the tank seemed happy, and it still is happy. Algae is not a huge problem, but I did add a couple of SPS which I never tried before. The tank was previously stocked with mainly LPS which were/are doing good. I added a monti and an acro which are showing good growth, but the colors are not.
Red Sea NO3:PO4-X.

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Originally Posted by denny@conceptaquatics (Post 768838)

no because as the left over nutrients rot more they produce more nitrates, the quality of your liverock has alot to do with it too, if its base rock or not pourous its not going to be as effective as rock that is more pourous.

how long have you had nitrate issues

have you considered carbon dosing

Running about 25 gallons in a sump. Also running GFO and carbon in a couple of TLF reactors.

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Originally Posted by Titus99 (Post 768844)

Are you on a canister filter or a sump

After further consideration, perhaps vodka dosing should be tried instead of spending money on fancy alternatives. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

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Originally Posted by Treebeard (Post 768881)

After further consideration, perhaps vodka dosing should be tried instead of spending money on fancy alternatives. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

another option is bio pellets as well:)

go slow if you go VSV find out what you need and work slowly to it , dont expect results over night , since its carbon dosing it needs to be handled slowly and monitored closely over time youll find your sweet spot and how much you need.

cheers!

denny