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Hi, does anyone know how to switch from vodka to nopox? I've been dosing vodka since June and not getting the desired results. Plus I am seeing cyano. My tank has net 160 gallons and I am currently dosing 7 ml a day. I was afraid to go any higher. Initially, my nitrates were coming down but now I am confused about the actual number. Was using red sea pro test and had to dilute the sample per instructions. 1ml tank water and 15 ml ro. I get between 6 and 8 ppm. However, api shows closer to 20. Also Triton DOC came back at 17. So I am wondering if the red sea test is not so accurate with a diluted sample,. As far as phosphates go, I have to occasionally add phosphate to keep it above zero. I tried Vibrant about a year ago and cleaned up the hair algae. But I didn't like the way some corals looked so I quit using it. Now the hair algae is back. I probably could simply increase vodka dose but I'm afraid to use too much. Plus i already ordered the nopox. thanks in advance for any help.