Nyos Torq Reactor Nitrates/Phosphates

[DaFlava]

I have a 90g tank over a year old, Only a few fish 8 total and 3-4 corals at the moment. I'm having a problem maintaining my nitrates and phosphates. They Typically both float around the 20-30 range. I do regular water changes, have a skimmer that seems to be doing well, clean my socks regularly, no overfeeding. I'm thinking about getting a reactor but wonder if this is a good route. Would I put carbon in this to help with nitrates and phosphates? something else in them?

I have been using some denitrates and chemi-pure elite per LFS recommendation but not sure how well this is helping.

 

[Mark Novack]

Carbon will do very little for nitrate or phosphate. An algae reactor, a sulphur reactor, or anaerobic nitrate reducer can work. A few larger water changes never fail.

 

[homer1475]

Carbon will do nothing for nitrates/phosphates, and chemipure elite already has GFO in it.

 

[DaFlava]

So would it be beneficial to use one of these with chemipure or some other nitrate/phosphate removals? Looks for some ideas as larger water changes don't seem to keep up. I've done 20g water changes weekly before and typically only stays around 20 for nitrates and phosphates. Up for any ideas as algae seems to be creeping. As I mentioned im not over feeding, skimmer is doing well, regular water changes 15-20g a week.

 

[Sasquatchv]

So would it be beneficial to use one of these with chemipure or some other nitrate/phosphate removals? Looks for some ideas as larger water changes don't seem to keep up. I've done 20g water changes weekly before and typically only stays around 20 for nitrates and phosphates. Up for any ideas as algae seems to be creeping. As I mentioned im not over feeding, skimmer is doing well, regular water changes 15-20g a week.

I really hope your phosphates are 0.20ppm not 20 o_0 ;).
Chateo algae reactor is your answer. Chemical solutions will work but buying them every month or so soon adds up, not to mention environmental impact when just chucked in the bin.
*Chateo reactor in sumpless system is also possible...and cheap.

 

[minus9]

I would just add more biological filtration (bio bricks, live rock, etc....). Also, any issues with the nutrients at your current levels? Corals dying, algae issues?