High nitrates

[bucksfan1976]

2 things I would recomment

1. Do 20% water changes - so do around 25 -30 gallons
2. Get ya a Two Lil Phishies Reactor and run bio pellets, they take nitrates and phosphates out of the water- I use one on my 125 and it works wonders.

 

[pam0630]

is it a KW or phos reactor..looking it up..is it the same thing...wheres best and most reasonable place to buy

 

[bucksfan1976]

i run the tlf phosband reactor 150 with the NPX biopellets

if you are looking for a complete deal
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-biopellet-reactor-combo-kit.html

you just need a maxijet 1200

 

[Palting]

is it a KW or phos reactor..looking it up..is it the same thing...wheres best and most reasonable place to buy

The KW and phos reactor are similar, but not the same. You do not want the KW reactor for biopellets. For a reactor, I would recommend the NextReef MRI. Well made, it's a complete set-up and comes with it's own rate adjustable pump. I got mine from Marine Depot when they were on sale, but you can get them at most on-line stores: NextReef MR1 Complete GFO and Carbon Filter Media Reactor.

 

[pam0630]

i just ordered my test kit...for ca/kh.mg got that for 38.00 marinedepot also gave me free shipping ordered red sea NOS/PO4 phosphate and nitrate reducer..

this will work for now till can get a reactor in

 

[pam0630]

ok.....just did 25 gallon water change for my 125 gallon tank...its been up and running for almost an hour....going to check my nitrates...see where there at

 

[pam0630]

well there still alittle high should have that medicine to put in tank for frid..will dose with the phosphate and nitrate reducer.....

 

[glb]

well there still alittle high should have that medicine to put in tank for frid..will dose with the phosphate and nitrate reducer.....

What medicine?

 

[pam0630]

red sea NO3-P04 X nitrate and phosphate reducer