Purple stylo

[LagoonLounge]

Guys I've currently got high nitrates 20ppm so I've been dosing Quantum HR nitrate remover

Instructions says nitrates levels 15-30ppm dose 1.5 - 3.0ml per 100L a day so as I have a reefer 250 I've been dosing 5ml a day and I'm thinking my purple stylo is having some sort of effect. Can anybody help me out please.

Thanks

 

[SeaDweller]

20 isn't that high, but could be for your tank. Can't you just do some large water changes to lower your NO3?

 

[LagoonLounge]

20 isn't that high, but could be for your tank. Can't you just do some large water changes to lower your NO3?

Yeah I normally do 10% WC every Saturday so I'm due one tomorrow, 20% WC should be ok in a reefer 250?

 

[SeaDweller]

I guess what I meant was if 20 is really a concern to you, seeing how your water volume is only 65 gallons or so, could you do a large 30-50% WC and then you can lower the NO3 significantly without chemicals.

 

[LagoonLounge]

I guess what I meant was if 20 is really a concern to you, seeing how your water volume is only 65 gallons or so, could you do a large 30-50% WC and then you can lower the NO3 significantly without chemicals.

I've got 2 25L buckets so could do 50L tomorrow and maybe another 50L Monday/ Tuesday...

I've got a gold inferno ultra gonipora being delivered on Tuesday so want to get my no3 down as its currently been In 5ppm

 

[Fishnut]

You will lower them quicker with one large water change vs two smaller ones of equal volume a few days apart