new tank nutrient levels

[TheReefer2005]

hello all. i recently upgraded to the red sea s1000, and after a 2 month cycle i added fish and coral. im doing a acro heavy tank with this tank. I recently pulled all the fish cause my new achilles got ich and I eventually lost him sadly, but still trying to save the other fish I have! I’ve been testing every other day, but I’ve noticed my nitrates bottomed out while my phosphate sits at .04. Not sure how to bring up nitrates with no fish. Any advice helps!

 

[rowenaad]

dose directly would most likely be the cheapest option or just throw food in it for easiness. they will be processed by bacteria into NP

 

[Dan_P]

hello all. i recently upgraded to the red sea s1000, and after a 2 month cycle i added fish and coral. im doing a acro heavy tank with this tank. I recently pulled all the fish cause my new achilles got ich and I eventually lost him sadly, but still trying to save the other fish I have! I’ve been testing every other day, but I’ve noticed my nitrates bottomed out while my phosphate sits at .04. Not sure how to bring up nitrates with no fish. Any advice helps!

The most straightforward method without growing unnecessary bacteria is to just add food grade sodium nitrate. Phosphates can be adjusted with sodium phosphate. Just add what you need for immediate and controlled results.