Idk who "warned" you about starting a fuge or why people are recommending nopox as a remedy for nitrates, but you need a solution to your problems, not a quick fix. You nutrient export is not matching your tanks ability to produce them. In the immediate future, you can do WC's to lower your No3. A 30% WC is a 30% reduction. That part isn't complicated and pretty easy to do. I harvest a decent amount of chaeto each week. If you're interested and in the US, send me a PM and pay for the flat rate box. I'll send you a decent sized chunk for free, and Ill even dip it for you. You'll just need to pick up a chaeto light. I'd strongly recommend the IM light for an AIO as its 8w is perfect for the close proximity, but you could get away with a cheap amazon grow light for around $12.Yes! I wanted to do this originally. But was warned against it.