Question for chemists / users:
I have been dosing a NOPOX equivalent (37.5% Vodka, 50% Vinegar and 12.5% DI water) for 11 weeks in my 350 gallon tank. I have a Reef Octo 220 9" Skimmer and I'm getting a lot of light brown skim. It's a 25 year old tank and I've let the nitrates become way to high ~550ppm. I have been dosing 35ml per day and have seen no drop in nitrates.
I know I'm due for a substantial water change, but regardless I curious as to why there is no impact from the NOPOX? Such as the bacteria required can't thrive in that environment? Phosphate is obviously very high as well.
Any thoughts?
I have been dosing a NOPOX equivalent (37.5% Vodka, 50% Vinegar and 12.5% DI water) for 11 weeks in my 350 gallon tank. I have a Reef Octo 220 9" Skimmer and I'm getting a lot of light brown skim. It's a 25 year old tank and I've let the nitrates become way to high ~550ppm. I have been dosing 35ml per day and have seen no drop in nitrates.
I know I'm due for a substantial water change, but regardless I curious as to why there is no impact from the NOPOX? Such as the bacteria required can't thrive in that environment? Phosphate is obviously very high as well.
Any thoughts?