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Old 03-15-2017, 01:26 PM
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Have you confirmed the PO4 and NO3 numbers with secondary testing?
Are you using GFO to keep PO4 that low?
Why is nitrate so high?
How old is the tank?
How big is the tank?
Are you using a protein skimmer?
If so, which brand/model?
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Old 03-15-2017, 03:32 PM
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Have you confirmed the PO4 and NO3 numbers with secondary testing? no, using salifert tests for NO3, and hanna for PO4. will get RS kits this weekend
Are you using GFO to keep PO4 that low? no was using FM Bacto balls & chemipure blue. bacto balls removed now
Why is nitrate so high? I have no idea, ive done 2 big water changes, barely feed. I assume from reading another post that my PO4 is too low
How old is the tank? 13 months
How big is the tank? 250 gallons including sump
Are you using a protein skimmer? yes
If so, which brand/model? reef octopus sro3000
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